adj
longsome
Longsome (adj) means marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
adj
1
Marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
2
Tedious; tiresomely long.
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Etymology
From Middle English longsum, from Old English langsum (“long; taking a long time; lasting a long time; long-enduring; long-suffering”), from Proto-West Germanic *langasam (“lengthy; long-lasting; vast; extensive”), equivalent to long + -some.
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What is the meaning of longsome?
"longsome" (adj) means marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted.
What are the different meanings of longsome?
"longsome" has 2 main meanings: 1. Marked or characterised by longness or length; lengthy; long-lasting; protracted; 2. Tedious; tiresomely long.