2 entries under this word

Lingering

Lĭn'ger-ing, a.

adjective

a. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease.

To die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering anguish is generally his folly. Rambler.

noun

(lĭng'ger-ing), n. A delaying; a remaining long; tardiness; protraction. “The lingerings of holiday customs.” W. Irving.