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proˈlongment rare.
[f. prolong v. + -ment: cf. F. prolongement (12th c. in Hatz.–Darm.).]
The fact of prolonging or condition of being prolonged; prolongation.
1593Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 178 The prolongment of a few earthly dayes. 1711Shaftesbury Charac. ii. ii. §2 To decline death, and endeavour the prolongment of his own un-eligible state. a1814Love, Honor & Interest ii. i. in New Brit. Theatre III. 269 The languishing prolongment of adieu. 1889Tablet 7 Dec. 910 The prolongment of the actual hostilities cannot continue. |