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Pronunciation : Cling, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Clung
Part of Speech : Clong
Etymology : [AS. clingan to adhere, to wither; akin to Dan. klynge to cluster, crowd. Cf. Clump.]
Definition : Defn: 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.

(Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Clinging.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cling
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embraching. [Obs.] I clung legs as close to his side as I could. Swift.

2. To make to dry up or wither. [Obs.] If thou speak'st false, Upon the next tree shalt thou hang alive, Till famine cling thee. Shak.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Cling
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: Adherence; attachment; devotion. [R.] A more tenacious cling to worldly respects. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913