Definitions for: Lingering

[n] the act of tarrying

Webster (1913) Definition: Lin"ger*ing, a.
1. Delaying.

2. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a
lingering disease.

To die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering
anguish is generally his folly. --Rambler.

Synonyms: tarriance

See Also: delay, holdup