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Definition of long-nebbed in English: long-nebbed(also lang-nebbit, long-nebbit, lang-nebbed) adjective lɒŋˈnɛbd Irish English, Scottish, Northern 1Provided with a long or tapering point or end. 2Curious, inquisitive, prying. Formerly also: †sharp, acute, alert to one's own interest or advantage (obsolete). 3That has a long nose, snout, bill, etc. Frequently (especially in early use) used to designate a supernatural creature. 4Of a word: long, polysyllabic; (hence) difficult, learned, especially as used in a showy or grandiose manner. Of language or a text: that uses such words; pretentious, pedantic.
OriginMid 17th century. From long + nebbed. Definition of long-nebbed in US English: long-nebbed(also lang-nebbit, long-nebbit, lang-nebbed) adjectivelɒŋˈnɛbd Irish English, Scottish, Northern 1Provided with a long or tapering point or end. 2Curious, inquisitive, prying. Formerly also: †sharp, acute, alert to one's own interest or advantage (obsolete). 3That has a long nose, snout, bill, etc. Frequently (especially in early use) used to designate a supernatural creature. 4Of a word: long, polysyllabic; (hence) difficult, learned, especially as used in a showy or grandiose manner. Of language or a text: that uses such words; pretentious, pedantic.
OriginMid 17th century. From long + nebbed. |