longer
/ˈlɒŋ.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: longers
Meaning · English
One who longs or yearns for something.
Noun
Examples
The slayer also lay,
The terrible earth-drake deprived of life,
Oppressed by bale: the ring-hoard longer
The twisted worm, might not control.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “longer” mean?
One who longs or yearns for something.
Is “longer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.