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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Langsumnes, n. Also: -sumenesse, -somenes. [OE. langsumnes, e.m.E. longsomenes (1601).] Lengthiness, protractedness, tedious lengthiness; also, tardiness. b. ? Tedium, ? longing. c1420 Wynt. vi. Prol. 2.
Clerkys sayis that prolixyte, That langsumnes may callyd be, Gendrys leth mare than delyte a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. clxxiv. 33.
Off lawe the langsumnes 1579 Reg. Privy C. III. 220.
Seing the langsumnes of proces, and slender executioun of decreittis 1588 Events Q. Mary & Jas. VI 48.
The langsumnes of Monsr. Cheisholmis tary 1603 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 56.
I am past all dew bounds in langsumness off my lettir 1613 Haddington Corr. 122.
As to my langsumnes, my hart, I vol mak condetion vith you that quhan ye mend your predomenant falt, I sall mend itb. a1500 Sir Eger 2336.]
[So it was then four days and mare Ere he could win to Sir Eger Who lived into great distress Byding at home in longsomeness