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Webster 1913 Edition

Long-winded

Long′-wind′ed

,

Adj.

1.

Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time;

as, a

long-winded

talker

.

A tedious,

long-winded

harangue.

South.

–

Long′-wind′ed-ness

,

Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition

Long-winded

LONG-WIND'ED

,

Adj.

Long breathed; tedious in speaking, argument or narration; as a long-winded advocate.