First Known Use: 14th century
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1tarry
intransitive verb tar·ry \ˈter-ē, ˈta-rē\
: to be slow in going : to stay somewhere
tar·riedtar·ry·ing
Full Definition of TARRY
1
a : to delay or be tardy in acting or doing b : to linger in expectation : wait
2
: to abide or stay in or at a place
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Origin of TARRY
Middle English tarien
Related to TARRY
- Synonyms
- abide, dwell, hang around, remain, stick around, 1stay
2tarry
noun
plural tarries
Definition of TARRY
First Known Use of TARRY
14th century
3tarry
adjective tar·ry \ˈtär-ē\
: covered with tar
: dark or thick like tar
Full Definition of TARRY
: of, resembling, or covered with tar
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First Known Use of TARRY
1552
TARRY Defined for Kids
1tarry
verb tar·ry \ˈter-ē\
tar·riedtar·ry·ing
Definition of TARRY for Kids
1
: to be slow in coming or going
2
: to stay in or at a place
2tarry
adjective tar·ry \ˈtär-ē\
Definition of TARRY for Kids
: like or covered with tar <tarry smoke> <tarry boots>
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