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Definition of: tarry
(tar′ē) v. ·ried, ·ry·ing v.i.
1. To put off going or coming; linger.
2. To remain in the same place; abide; stay.
3. To wait.
—v.t.
4. Archaic To wait for; await: to tarry his coming. See synonyms under ABIDE.
—noun Sojourn; stay. [ME tarien vex, hinder, delay, fusion of OE tergan vex + OF targer delay <LL tardicare <L tardare delay <tardus slow]
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