Main Entry:

¹lag

Pronunciation:

\ˈlag\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect lagga to go slowly

Date:

1514

1: one that lags or is last2 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 : interval3: 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