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   Linger , v. i. [imp. &  p. p. Lingered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Lingering.] [OE. lengen to tarry, AS. lengan to prolong, put off, fr. lang long. √125.  See Long, a.] To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.
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   Nor cast one longing, lingering look behind.
   Gray.
   
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   Perhaps thou linger'st, in deep thoughts detained.
   Milton.
   Syn. -- To loiter; lag; saunter; delay; tarry; stop; hesitate.
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   Linger, v. t.
   To protract; to draw out. [Obs.]
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   She lingers my desires.
   Shak.
   
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   To spend or pass in a lingering manner; -- with out; as, to linger out one's days on a sick bed.
   Dryden.
   
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