andlang

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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From and-lang. Cognate with Old Norse endlangr (livelong).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑndˈlɑnɡ/, [ɑndˈlɑŋɡ]

Preposition

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andlang

  1. along [with genitive]
    andlang þǣre Norðsǣ
    along the North Sea

Adjective

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andlang

  1. livelong; throughout, all around
    • Beowulf
      ondlonge niht
      throughout the livelong night

Declension

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