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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laggar, v. [e.m.E. lagger (1622): ? f. e.m.E. lag n. the hindmost or v. to fall behind, hang back.] intr. To lag, linger. — c1616 Hume Orthog. Ded. 2.
Heere my harte laggared on the hope of your majestie's judgement
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