Lang

Lang

LANG laŋ
Adjective

Surname.

Example Sentences

"That's a lang way."
"How lang will it take?"

Etymology & History

Actually means "long" in Scots (from Old English "lang"). While it is a surname, as an adjective it means long/tall.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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