Obs.–1 [f. FOR- pref.1 + LONG a.; after L. prolongāre.] trans. To keep or continue longer; to prolong.
1496. Dives & Paup. (W. de W.), VII. xxii. 310/1. They haue leuer to gyue .xx. shellynges to forlonge the soules in payne all a yere.
