Length″y (–y̆), a. [Compar.Lengthier (–ĭ‐ẽr); superl.Lengthiest.] Having length; rather long or too long; prolix; not brief; — said chiefly of discourses, writings, and the like. “Lengthy periods.” Washington. “Some lengthy additions.” Byron. “These would be details too lengthy.” Jefferson. “To cut short lengthy explanations.” Trench.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.