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   Tardy , a. [Compar. Tardier ; superl. Tardiest.] [F. tardif, fr. (assumed) LL. tardivus, fr. L. tardus slow.]
   Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift.
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   And check the tardy flight of time.
   Sandys.
   
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   Tardy to vengeance, and with mercy brave.
   Prior.
   
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   Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to be tardy in one's payments.
   Arbuthnot.
   
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   The tardy plants in our cold orchards placed.
   Waller.
   
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   Unwary; unready. [Obs.]
   Hudibras.
   
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   Criminal; guilty. [Obs.]
   Collier.
   
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   Syn. -- Slow; dilatory; tedious; reluctant. See Slow.
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   Tardy, v. t. To make tardy. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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