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lingered |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Linger \Lin"ger\ (l[i^][ng]"g[~e]r), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Lingered} (-g[~e]rd); p. pr & vb n. {Lingering}.] [OE. lengen to tarry, AS lengan to prolong, put off fr lang long. [root]125. See {Long}, a.] To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate. Nor cast one longing, lingering look behind. --Gray. Perhaps thou linger'st, in deep thoughts detained. --Milton. Syn: To loiter; lag; saunter; delay; tarry; stop; hesitate.
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