Main Entry:

¹lunge

Pronunciation:

\ˈlənj\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

modification of French allonge extension, reach, from Old French alonge, from alongier to lengthen, from Vulgar Latin *allongare, from Latin ad- ad- + Late Latin longare, from Latin longus long

Date:

1748

1 : a quick thrust or jab (as of a sword) usually made by leaning or striding forward 2 : a sudden forward rush or reach <made a lunge to catch the ball>