long-suf|fer|ing

long-suf|fer|ing
long-suf|fer|ing or long|suf|fer|ing «LNG SUHF uhr ihng, -SUHF rihng; LONG-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
enduring trouble, pain, or injury long and patiently: »

Various were the excesses committed by the insubordinate troops…upon the long-suffering inhabitants (John L. Motley).

–n.
long and patient endurance of trouble, pain, or injury: »

Put on therefore, as the elect of God…humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering (Colossians 3:12).


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