Associations to the word «Laggard»

Wiktionary

LAGGARD, adjective. Hanging back; loitering.
LAGGARD, adjective. (animal husbandry) animal which does not grow as fast as the rest of the flock.
LAGGARD, noun. One who lags behind and takes more time than is necessary.

Dictionary definition

LAGGARD, noun. Someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind.
LAGGARD, adjective. Wasting time.

Wise words

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