Defn: One who lingers. Guardian.
LINGERIE
Lin`ge*rie, n. [F.]
Defn: Linen goods collectively; linen underwear, esp. of women; the clothing of linen and cotton with its lace, etc., worn by a women.
LINGERING
Lin"ger*ing, a.
1. Delaying.
2. Drawn out in time; remaining long; protracted; as, a lingering disease. To die is the fate of man; but to die with lingering anguish is generally his folly. Rambler.
LINGERINGLY
Lin"ger*ing*ly, adv.
Defn: With delay; slowly; tediously.
LINGET
Lin"get, n. Etym: [F. lingot, perh. fr. L. lingua tongue (see
Tongue). Cf. Ingot.]
Defn: An ingot. [Written also lingot.]