Definition

By means of; by the fault of; because of. [Obs.] See Along of, under 3d Along.

Other Definitions

This word also has 4 other definitions:

LONG (adjective)

1. Drawn out in a line, or in the direction of length; protracted; extended; as, a long line; -- opposed to short, and distinguished from broad or wid...

LONG (adverb)

1. To a great extent in apace; as, a long drawn out line. 2. To a great extent in time; during a long time. They that tarry long at the wine. Prov. x...

LONG (noun)

1. A note formerly used in music, one half the length of a large, twice that of a breve. 2. A long sound, syllable, or vowel. 3. The longest dimensi...

LONG (verb)

1. To feel a strong or morbid desire or craving; to wish for something with eagerness; -- followed by an infinitive, or by after or for. I long to see...