The Collaborative International Dictionary
Clong
Cling \Cling\ (kl[i^]ng), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clung (kl[u^]ng), Clong (kl[o^]ng), Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Clinging.] [AS. clingan to adhere, to wither; akin to Dan. klynge to cluster, crowd. Cf. Clump.] To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together.
And what hath life for thee
That thou shouldst cling to it thus?
--Mrs. Hemans.
Clong
Clong \Clong\, imp. of Cling. [Obs.]
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clong
vb. (context obsolete English) (past participle of cling English)
Usage examples of "clong".
With his every lurching step, the bells rang, each with a different voice, clang-a-dang bong-dong ring-a-ling clong clong clong.