tarry
The origin and history of tarry.
Etymology
From Middle English tarien, from an Old English word meaning to vex or provoke; the sense shifted over time to "linger."
The origin and history of tarry.
From Middle English tarien, from an Old English word meaning to vex or provoke; the sense shifted over time to "linger."
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