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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Longsomenes(se, n. Also: longsum-. [Cf. Langsumnes.] Tedions lengthiness; tardiness. —1597 James VI Dæmonol. 18.
Considering the long-somenesse of the labour [etc.] 1600 Crim. Trials II. 214.
The longsomenes of preparing the same and badnes of the cheere 1649 Dunkeld Presb. II. 24.
Censured for his longsumness and generality 1666 Old Ross-shire II. 84.
Considering the longsomeness of the collecting of the tonnes stent 1681-91 Shields Faithful Contendings (1780) 289.
We … must intreat your favour … for our longsomeness in sending
