lingering

lingering

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Linger Source: opted
2. a. Delaying. Source: opted
3. a. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease. Source: opted
4. n. the act of tarrying Source: wordnet
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. Source: webster
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 Source: ecdict

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