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Hang X that’s snipped (6)

Ross

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linger

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'hang' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for linger that I've seen before include "Hang about, don't be in a hurry to go" , "Delay departure" , "Procrastinate" , "Leave slowly and hesitantly" , "Dally, stay on" .)

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