Langer
noun
Susanne (Knauth) 1895–1985, U.S. philosopher.
Langer
American
[lang-er]
/ ˈlæŋ ər /
noun
langer
1
British
/ ˈlæŋə /
noun
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another word for penis
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derogatory a disagreeable person
Langer
2
British
/ ˈlæŋə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of langer
C20: possibly from lanyard
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Langer coordinates the project "Exploring the Diversity of South American Cretaceous Dinosaurs and Their Associated Faunas," which is supported by FAPESP.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Extreme heat is part and parcel of our lives these days, and we must adapt to it,” Langer said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The second former Australia coach to feature on this list, Langer played for his country in 105 Tests before taking over as national team head coach in 2018.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“This war is just demonstrating exactly why we’re building what we’re building,” co-founder Daphna Langer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
Immediately after the race, even as he sat gasping for air in the Husky Clipper while it drifted down the Langer See beyond the finish line, an expansive sense of calm had enveloped him.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
On the first Saturday of every month -- "langer Samstag," or long Saturday -- they may stay open all day, although they don't have to.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Weel, if I was to stay here, and be a troubler much langer, that might be needed, but I hae a few pounds left yet.”
From Christine A Fife Fisher Girl by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr
"Have there a letter from Lord William; He says he's sent ye three;70 He canna wait your love langer, But for your sake he'll die."
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
I’ll ring no langer, for the bell has been in a passion ever since a quarter-past eight.
From The Little Minister by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
The waitting upon yame zisterday causit me to be almaist in sic joy as I will be at zour returning, quhilk ze have delayit langer than zour promeis was.
From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various
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