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tardy |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tardy \Tar"dy\, a. [Compar. {Tardier}; superl. {Tardiest}.] [F. tardif fr (assumed) LL tardivus fr L. tardus slow.] 1. Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift. And check the tardy flight of time. --Sandys. Tardy to vengeance, and with mercy brave. --Prior. 2. Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as to be tardy in one's payments. --Arbuthnot. The tardy plants in our cold orchards placed. --Waller. 3. Unwary; unready. [Obs.] --Hudibras. 4. Criminal; guilty. [Obs.] --Collier. Syn: Slow; dilatory; tedious; reluctant. See {Slow}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tardy \Tar"dy\, v. t. To make tardy. [Obs.] --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: tardy adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal"; "always tardy in making dental appointments" [syn: {belated}, {late}]
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