longsomely

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English *langsumliche, from Old English langsumlīċe (long, during or for a long time; patiently, with long-suffering), equivalent to longsome +‎ -ly.

Adverb[edit]

longsomely (comparative more longsomely, superlative most longsomely)

  1. In a longsome, long-lasting, or tedious manner; lengthily.

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