LONGSPUN
Long"spun`, a.
Defn: Spun out, or extended, to great length; hence, long-winded;
tedious.
The longspun allegories fulsome grow, While the dull moral lies too
plain below. Addison.
LONGSPUR
Long"spur`, n. Etym: [So called from the length of the hind claw.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of fringilline birds of the genus
Calcarius (or Plectrophanes), and allied genera. The Lapland longspur
(C. Lapponicus), the chestnut-colored longspur (C. ornatus), and
other species, inhabit the United States.
LONG-STOP
Long"-stop`, n. (Cricket)
Defn: One who is set to stop balls which pass the wicket keeper.
LONG-SUFFERANCE
Long"-suf`fer*ance, n.
Defn: Forbearance to punish or resent.
LONG-SUFFERING
Long"-suf`fer*ing, n.
Defn: Bearing injuries or provocation for a long time; patient; not
easily provoked.
The Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in
goodness and truth. Ex. xxxiv. 6.