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Webster 1913 Edition


Longspun

Long′spunˊ

,
Adj.
Spun out, or extended, to great length; hence, long-winded; tedious.
The
longspun
allegories fulsome grow,
While the dull moral lies too plain below.
Addison.

Webster 1828 Edition


Longspun

LONG'SPUN

,
Adj.
Spun or extended to a great length.

Definition 2024


longspun

longspun

English

Adjective

longspun (comparative more longspun, superlative most longspun)

  1. Spun out, or extended, to great length; long-winded; tedious.
    The longspun allegories fulsome grow, / While the dull moral lies too plain below. Addison.