"long lost" meaning in English

See long lost in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} long lost (not comparable)
  1. Alternative spelling of long-lost Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: long-lost
    Sense id: en-long_lost-en-adj-dL2pfrOE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "My long-lost brother showed up, borrowed money and vanished again."
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