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Definition of long-nose in English: long-nosenoun ˈlɒŋnəʊz 1A person with a long nose. Frequently (and in earliest use) figurative: (a name for) a person who pries or is objectionably inquisitive. 2Any of several fishes with long snouts; especially the garfish, Belone belone, of the north-east Atlantic. Now rare.
adjective ˈlɒŋnəʊz 1Designating something with a long nose or snout; = long-nosed. 2Designating a person with a long nose; (of a face) characterized by having a long nose.
Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas D'Urfey (?1653–1723), playwright and writer. From long + nose. Definition of long-nose in US English: long-nosenounˈlɒŋnəʊz 1A person with a long nose. Frequently (and in earliest use) figurative: (a name for) a person who pries or is objectionably inquisitive. 2Any of several fishes with long snouts; especially the garfish, Belone belone, of the north-east Atlantic. Now rare.
adjectiveˈlɒŋnəʊz 1Designating something with a long nose or snout; = long-nosed. 2Designating a person with a long nose; (of a face) characterized by having a long nose.
Origin Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas D'Urfey (?1653–1723), playwright and writer. From long + nose. |