Emily Dickinson Lexicon

LA'ZY, a. [G. lass, lässig; W. llesg. The Fr. lâche is from L. laxus, and it is doubtful whether this is of the same family.]

1. Disinclined to action or exertion; naturally or habitually slothful; sluggish; indolent; averse to labor; heavy in motion. Wicked men will ever live like rogues, and not fall to work, but be lazy and spend victuals. – Bacon.
2. Slow; moving slowly or apparently with labor; as, a lazy stream. The night-owl's lazy flight. – Shak.