Obs. In 3 Orm. forrlangenn. [f. FOR- pref.1 + langen to LONG; = MHG. verlangen.] To be possessed with longing.
c. 1200. Ormin, 1280.
& ȝiff þatt tu forrlangedd arrt | |
To cumenn upp till Criste. |
Hence Forlonging vbl. sb.
a. 1225. Ancr. R., 274. Heorte-sor uor worldliche þinge, deori uorlonginge, & ȝiscunge of eihte.