Jan 12, 2016 · The meaning of TARRY is to delay or be tardy in acting or doing. How to use tarry in a sentence.

TARRY definition: to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn. See examples of tarry used in a sentence.

1. to stay in a place; sojourn. 2. to delay or be tardy in acting, starting, etc.; linger or loiter. 3. to wait. n. 4. a stay; sojourn. tar′ri•er, n. of, like, or smeared with tar. Random House Kernerman …

To delay or be tardy in beginning or doing anything, esp. in coming or going; to wait before doing something; to linger, loiter. I coniure þe..þatou titli me telle & tarie nouȝ no lenger. Be thou …

Word forms: tarries, tarrying, tarried pronunciation note: The verb is pronounced (tæri ). The adjective is pronounced (tɑri ). If you tarry somewhere, you stay there longer than you meant …

Dec 14, 2025 · From Middle English terrie, equivalent to tar +‎ -y. Rhymes: -ɑːɹi. tarry (comparative tarrier, superlative tarriest)

We tried various methods of cutting the marsh and raking the black tarry mat up, and met with some success. So when it spills, it just sort of creates this tarry mess that is much more …