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To move or act at a slow speed
“Andre gives him instructions on how to communicate with him, and suggests that Arnold not tarry, but make the decision soon while the British offer is still open.”
To stay in the same place, position or level
“He had intended to tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.”
To reside or stay somewhere temporarily
“In days of yore, Baron Hugo, and later on, his descendants on returning from their expeditions to Spain against the Moors, or from repelling the Northmen, used to tarry for a while at his Manor.”
To speak or act in a deliberately vague way to gain more time to deal with something
To walk in a slow, relaxed manner
To remain in existence, or in the same state, indefinitely or for an extended period
Plural for a period of staying somewhere, especially as a visitor or guest
“During his tarry in London, he saw much of Sir Astley.”
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