endlong

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The hero goes "overthwart and endlong," just like the figures whom all readers know in Malory, and some in his originals.

From Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 by Saintsbury, George

And last, between the endlong beams I stretched Stout thongs of ox-hide, dipped in purple dye.

From The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft by Gissing, George

And right so these four knights came into the field endlong and through.

From Le Mort d'Arthur: Volume 2 by Malory, Thomas, Sir

Not more amazement seized on Circe's guests, To see themselves fall endlong into beasts, Than mine, to find a subject, staid and wise, Already half turn'd traitor by surprise.

From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 by Gilfillan, George

Again did Birdalone take heart, and they hastened a long way up the stair, till Atra stayed at last at a door all done with iron, endlong and over-thwart. 

From The Water of the Wondrous Isles by Morris, William