Meaning Of Linger

a.

To delay; to loiter; to remain or wait long; to be slow or reluctant in parting or moving; to be slow in deciding; to be in suspense; to hesitate.

v. t.

To protract; to draw out.

v. t.

To spend or pass in a lingering manner; -- with out; as, to linger out one's days on a sick bed.