TARRY

tarry

Noun

  1. A sojourn.

Verb

  1. To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
    It is true that the Messiah will come, though he may tarry. (Hitchens quoting translated Maimonides)
  2. To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
  3. To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
  4. To stay somewhere temporarily; to sojourn.
  5. To wait for; to stay or stop for.

Adjective

  1. Resembling tar.
  2. Covered with tar.


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