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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Lingring, n. [e.m.E. ling(e)ring, ME. lyngering (c 1375), north. ME. lengring (Cursor M.) dwelling, staying; f. Lingar v.] Lingering, delaying, hesitating. —a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 558 (Wr.).
Alas, man, thy case, man, In lingring [L. langerring] I lament: Goe to now and doe now [etc.]
