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adjectivetime

Long in space or time

Adjective: long in space or time. Adverb: for a long while; occasionally used to mean 'in time' or 'eventually'. Verb: to yearn for. Also appears in idiomatic invitations for a guest to help themselves at the table.

Example in use

“It's lang sin I seen ye.”

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LAHNG/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutralalso: long

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