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Laborsome adj.

Made with, or requiring, great labor, pains, or diligence. (Obs.)

(Naut.) Likely or inclined to roll or pitch, as a ship in a heavy sea; having a tendency to labor.

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Etymology of 'Laborsome'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Laborsome" Quotes from Famous Books

... right and walked beside Madeline, steadying her in the saddle. At first Madeline was so weak and dizzy that she could scarcely retain her seat. The dizziness left her presently, and then she made an effort to ride without help. Her weakness, however, and a pain in her wrenched arm made the task laborsome. ...

— The Light of Western Stars • Zane Grey

... camping trip, the getting a big outfit together and packed, and on the move, is always a difficult and laborsome job. Nevertheless, for me the preparation and the actual getting under way have always been matters of thrilling interest. This start of my hunt in Arizona, September 24, 1918, was particularly momentous because I had brought my boy Romer with me for his ...

— Tales of lonely trails • Zane Grey