“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
LAGGARDLY
Etymology
Adverb
laggardly (comparative more laggardly, superlative most laggardly)
In the manner of a laggard; sluggishly; slowly.
Adjective
laggardly (comparative more laggardly, superlative most laggardly)
Slow in manner; taking more time than is necessary; lagging behind.
Source: Wiktionary
LAGGARD
Lag"gard, a. Etym: [Lag + -ard.]
Definition: Slow; sluggish; backward.
Lag"gard, n.
Definition: One who lags; a loiterer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”
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