Definition for TAR-DI-NESS

TAR-DI-NESS, n. [from tardy.]

  1. Slowness, or the slowness of motion or pace.
  2. Unwillingness; reluctance manifested by slowness.
  3. Lateness; as, the tardiness of witnesses or jurors in attendance; the tardiness of students in attending prayers or recitation.

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