tarry
tarry · tarrier · tarriest
Resembling tarResembling tar.
/ˈtɑː.ɹi/
» Do not tarry in the forest; there is danger there.
Meaning
2 senses(dated)Resembling tar.
having the characteristics of pitch or tar
(dated)Covered with tar.
Examples
2 sentencesDo not tarry in the forest; there is danger there.
Near Sleepy Hollow is a village called Tarry Town.
Origin
From Middle English terrie, equivalent to tar + -y.From Middle English terrie, equivalent to tar + -y.
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Forms
tarrier, tarriestSynonyms
4 synonymsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form