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dally (dal′ē)

intransitive verb dallied -·lied, dallying -·ly·ing

  1. to flirt; play at love
  2. to deal lightly or carelessly (with); trifle; toy
  3. to waste time; loiter

Etymology: ME dalien < OFr dalier, to converse, trifle

Related Forms:

  • dallier dal′·lier (-ē ər, -yər) noun

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