Length"en (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lengthenel (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Lengthening (?).]
To extent in length; to make longer in extent or duration; as, to lengthen a line or a road; to lengthen life; -- sometimes followed by out.
What if I please to lengthen out his date.
Dryden.
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Length"en, v. i.
To become longer.
Locke.
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