Middle English word loncsumnesse comes from Old English langsum, Old English -nis, and later Old English langsumnes (Length.. Patience, long-suffering.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| langsum | Old English (ang) | (of actions) wearisome, prolix, tedious, tardy, dilatory.. (of someone) long-suffering, patient.. (of space relations) lengthy, extended; outstretched.. (of time) long, long-lasting. |
| -nis | Old English (ang) | Used to form abstract nouns, usually from adjectives, denoting quality or state. See -nes. |
| langsumnes | Old English (ang) | Length.. Patience, long-suffering. |
| loncsumnesse | Middle English (enm) |