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Definitions for longsome
ˈlɔŋ səm, ˈlɒŋ-long·some
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longsomeadjective
Long-lasting, lengthy.
Etymology: Old English langsum, corresponding to.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Longsomeadjective
Tedious; wearisome by its length.
Etymology: from long.
They found the war so churlish and longsome, as they grew then to a resolution, that, as long as England stood in state to succour those countries, they should but consume themselves in an endless war. Francis Bacon, War with Spain.
When chill’d by adverse snows, and beating rain,
We tread with weary steps the longsome plain. Matthew Prior.
Webster Dictionary
Longsomeadjective
extended in length; tiresome
Etymology: [AS. langsum.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of longsome in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of longsome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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