1. Moving or stepping slowly; slow-paced. [R.] G. Eliot.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to the Tardigrada.
TARDIGRADE
Tar"di*grade, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the Tardigrada.
TARDIGRADOUS
Tar"di*gra`dous, a.
Defn: Moving slowly; slow-paced. [Obs.] Sir T. Browne.
TARDILY
Tar"di*ly, adv.
Defn: In a tardy manner; slowly.
TARDINESS
Tar"di*ness, n.