lag
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noun \ˈlag\Definition of LAG
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
Origin of LAG
probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect lagga to go slowly
First Known Use: 1514
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