Synonyms for lingerer

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ling-ger

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɪŋ gər

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Définition of lingerer

Origin : c.1300, lenger "reside, dwell," northern England frequentative of lengen "to tarry," from Old English lengan "prolong, lengthen," from Proto-Germanic *langjan "to make long" (cf. Old Frisian lendza, Old High German lengan, Dutch lengen "to lengthen"), source of Old English lang (see long (adj.)). Sense of "delay going, depart slowly and unwillingly" is from 1520s. Related: Lingered; lingering.

noun laggard

Example sentences :

The lingerer at the gate drew a long breath and entered the garden.
Extract from : « In Sunny Spain with Pilarica and Rafael » by Katharine Lee Bates

From pursuing this policy he received the surname of Cunctator, or the Lingerer.
Extract from : « A Smaller History of Rome » by William Smith and Eugene Lawrence

When that effect did not seem sufficiently deep, he called here and there upon a lingerer for applause.
Extract from : « Phoebe, Junior » by Mrs [Margaret] Oliphant

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