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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Linger
  2. a. Delaying.
  3. a. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.
  4. n. the act of tarrying
  5. 1. Delaying. 2. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease. To die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering anguish is generally his folly. Rambler.
  6. j:100 n the act of tarrying v remain present although waning or gradually dying v be about v leave slowly and hesitantly v take one's time; proceed slowly v move to and fro