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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tarryand,) Taryand, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. tariynge (Chaucer), tarrying (1654).] Time-consuming. —c1420 Wynt. i 1414 (W).
Esraw gat Jara … And syne be lyne evin descendand That to rehers were taryand
