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 Definitions of long-suffering  [ˈlɔŋˌstrit, ˈlɒŋ-]  

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Definition of 'long-suffering' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) long-suffering
enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently.

2. (n.) long-suffering
long and patient endurance of injury or trouble.

Etymology:  (1520–30)

Definition of 'long-suffering' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) long-sufferance, long-suffering
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness

2. (adj) enduring, long-suffering
patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble
"an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife"


Definition of 'long-suffering' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) long-suffering
bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked

2. (noun) long-suffering
long patience of offense



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