Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Abounding in ling; heathy.
- Tall; limber; flexible.
- Active; strong; able to bear fatigue.
- Idle; loitering.
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Examples
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"You needn't be so rude, it's only a ` lapse of lingy ', as Mr. Davis says," retorted Amy, finishing Jo with her Latin.
Little Women 1921
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"You needn't be so rude, it's only a 'lapse of lingy', as Mr. Davis says," retorted Amy, finishing Jo with her Latin.
Little Women Louisa May Alcott 1860
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Immediately after the invi/lingy inflaUatiotfy or indtt&lon\
Ecclesiastical Law 1797
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lingy buzzed up: Man who went to the moon and came back an artist (AFP) 13 seconds ago 2009-07-19T02: 32: 02-07: 00
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