lingerer
- a word derived from linger.
Example Sentences
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Our issue is that he is a lingerer!
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2019
Remember, do not be a lingerer or a sitter.
From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter
Thus baffled and friendless, I was about to depart, and stood a fearful lingerer on the isle which I had so dearly loved—when tidings were brought me of your approach.
From Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey by Cottle, Joseph
We had sight of George III. in our last chapter, and we shall catch sight of him again from time to time; for he was a persistent lingerer, and a most obstinate liver.
From English Lands Letters and Kings Queen Anne and the Georges by Mitchell, Donald G.
One, two, three days went by, and still Mr. Lyon was a lingerer at Woodbine Lodge; and during most of that time he was alone and in earnest conference with Mr. Markland.
From The Good Time Coming by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
