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Tar·dy a. [Compar. Tardier superl. Tardiest.]
1. Moving with a slow pace or motion; slow; not swift.
And check the tardy flight of time. --Sandys.
Tardy to vengeance, and with mercy brave. --Prior.
2. Not being inseason; late; dilatory; -- opposed to prompt; as, to be tardy in one's payments.
The tardy plants in our cold orchards placed. --Waller.
3. Unwary; unready. [Obs.]
4. Criminal; guilty. [Obs.]
Syn: -- Slow; dilatory; tedious; reluctant. See Slow.
tardy
adj : after the expected or usual time; delayed; "a belated
birthday card"; "I'm late for the plane"; "the train is
late"; "tardy children are sent to the principal";
"always tardy in making dental appointments" [syn: belated,
late]
[also: tardiest, tardier]