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lag

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Main Entry: 1lag
Pronunciation: 'lag
Function: noun
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect lagga to go slowly
1 : one that lags or is last
2 a : the act or the condition of lagging b : comparative slowness or retardation c (1) : an amount of lagging or the time during which lagging continues (2) : a space of time especially between related events or phenomena : INTERVAL
3 : the action of lagging for opening shot (as in marbles or billiards)
4 : a usually long putt struck with the aim of having the ball stop near the hole
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