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LONGSOME
Etymology
Adjective
longsome (comparative more longsome, superlative most longsome)
(archaic, UK dialectal) Marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
(UK dialectal) Tedious; tiresomely long.
Synonyms
• (characterised by longness): lengthsome; see also long
• (long-lasting, protracted): diuturnal, prolonged; see also lasting
• (tedious): plodding, tiresome; see also boring or wearisome
Anagrams
• englooms
Source: Wiktionary
Long"some a. Etym: [AS. langsum.]
Definition: Extended in length; tiresome. [Obs.] Bp. Hall. Prior.
– Long"some*ness, n. [Obs.] Fuller.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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