"drawen alengthe" meaning in Middle English

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Verb

Head templates: {{head|enm|verb|head=drawen alengthe}} drawen alengthe
  1. (idiomatic) To prolong (especially a life) Tags: idiomatic Related terms: alength
    Sense id: en-drawen_alengthe-enm-verb-pW69a8GG Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

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