longness

English

/ˈlɒŋ.nəs/

noun
Definitions
  • (rare) length, lengthiness

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English langnesse inherited from Old English langness (longness, length) suffix from English long (belong, yearn).

Origin

English

long

Gloss

belong, yearn

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms