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Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker.

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  1. a. long-breathed">Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker.
  2. adj. using or containing too many words
  3. long-breathed">Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; as, a long-winded talker. -- Long"-wind"ed*ness, n. A tedious, long-winded harangue. South.
  4. long-breathed">Long-breathed; hence, tediously long in speaking; consumingmuch time; as, a long-winded talker.-- Long"-wind"ed*ness, n.A tedious, long-winded harangue. South.
  5. j:100 s. using or containing too many words