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Meaning of tarrying

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tarrying

verb

Definitions

  1. To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

    Synonyms:forestallput off

  2. To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

    Synonyms:abide

  3. To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

    Synonyms:hang abouthang aroundlingerloiter

  4. To stay somewhere temporarily.

    Synonyms:sojournstaystay overstopstop over

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of one who tarries; a waiting or staying behind.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tarryhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tarrying

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