Definition of 'tarry'

Verb

1. be about; "The high school students like to loiter in the Central Square"; "Who is this man that is hanging around the department?"
      Synonyms: loiter lounge footle lollygag loaf lallygag hang around mess about linger lurk mill about mill around
2. leave slowly and hesitantly
      Synonyms: linger

Adjective

1. having the characteristics of pitch or tar
      Synonyms: pitchy resinous resiny

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