LINGER

linger. Linger, v. to droop, loiter, hesitate, protract

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Lin″ger (lĭṉ″gẽr), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lingered (–gẽrd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lingering.] [[OE. lengen to tarry, AS. lengan to prolong, put off, fr. lang long. √125. See Long, a.]] To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate. Nor cast one longing, lingering look behind. Gray. Perhaps thou linger'st, in deep thoughts detained. Milton. Syn. — To loiter; lag; saunter; delay; tarry; stop; hesitate.