tarry

  1. Verb.  (intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) To stay somewhere temporarily; to sojourn.
  5. Noun.  A sojourn.
  6. Adjective.  Resembling tar.
  7. Adjective.  Covered with tar.

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