longhair

[ lawng-hair, long- ]

noun

1. Sometimes Disparaging. an intellectual.
2. a person, often gifted, who is very interested in or devoted to the arts, especially a performer, composer, or lover of classical music.
3. a person having long hair, especially a hippie.
4. a cat having long fur.

adjective

1. having long hair:

   a longhair cat.

2. of or characteristic of longhairs or their tastes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of longhair¹

First recorded in 1915–20; long ¹ + hair

Example Sentences

He was a close friend of Asmund Longhair, as befitted the near relations in which they stood to each other.

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News of the death of his kinsman was brought to Asmund Longhair, on whom as nearest of kin the blood-feud devolved.

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Before he left home Asmund Longhair was taken ill and was quite confined to his bed.

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To "lift up the voice" and wear longhair were signs of devotion to a purpose.

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