Definition of ALLONGE

allonge

Plural: allonges

Noun

  • A slip of paper attached to a document for endorsements.
  • A slip of paper attached to a negotiable instrument to hold endorsements should the document itself be unable to hold any more.
  • A thrust or pass; a lunge.

Verb

  • To thrust with a sword; to lunge.

Examples

  • I wish Words With Friends had an allonge for post-game commentary.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from French allonge (“a lengthening”). Doublet of lunge.

Scrabble Score: 8

allonge: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
allonge: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
allonge: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

allonge: valid Words With Friends Word