tarry
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
- To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
- To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
- To stay somewhere temporarily.
- To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.
Noun
- A sojourn.
Adjective
- Resembling tar.
- Covered with tar.
Proper noun
- A surname.
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