OBLONGLY

Etymology

Adverb

oblongly (not comparable)

In an oblong orientation.

Source: Wiktionary


Ob"long*ly, adv.

Definition: In an oblong form.

OBLONG

Ob"long, a. Etym: [L. oblongus; ob (see Ob-) + longus long: cf. F. oblong.]

Definition: Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular.

Ob"long, n.

Definition: A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad. The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a descent. Sir W. Temple.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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