'long-winded' originates from the combination of 'long' and 'winded,' where 'long' meant 'extended' and 'winded' referred to 'having breath or wind.'

'long-winded' changed from the Old English word 'lang' and 'winded,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'long-winded.'

Initially, it meant 'having a long breath,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tediously lengthy.'