tarry

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of TARRY

a temporary residing as another's guest <a fable about the tarry of two Americans in a Scottish village that every century magically comes into existence for a day>

Synonyms sojourn, stay, tarry

Related Words field trip, homestay, sleepover; layover, stop, stopover

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