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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Prolongate, adj. [Late L. prōlongātus, p.p. of prōlongāre Prolong v. Cf. e.m.E. prolongate v. (1597).] Extended or prolonged in duration. —1533 Boece 364.
The counsell … went to bankett … to the late nycht prolongate
