[lawng-suhf-er-ing, -suhf-ring, long-] 
| 1. | enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently. |
| 2. | long and patient endurance of injury, trouble, or provocation: years of long-suffering and illness. |
| long-suf·fer·ing (lông'sŭf'ər-ĭng, lŏng'-) adj. Patiently enduring wrongs or difficulties. n. Patient endurance. See Synonyms at patience. long'-suf'fer·ing·ly adv. |