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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