'Lolling' definitions:

Definition of 'Lolling'

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  • Loll \Loll\ (l[o^]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lolled (l[o^]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Lolling.] [Cf. Icel. lolla to act lazily, loll, lolla, laziness, OD. lollen to sit over the fire, and E. lull. Cf. Lill, Lull.]
  • 1. To act lazily or indolently; to recline; to lean; to throw one's self down; to lie at ease; as, to loll around the house on a lazy summer day. [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • Void of care, he lolls supine in state. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To hand extended from the mouth, as the tongue of an ox or a log when heated with labor or exertion. [1913 Webster]
  • The triple porter of the Stygian seat, With lolling tongue, lay fawning at thy feet. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To let the tongue hang from the mouth, as an ox, dog, or other animal, when heated by labor; as, the ox stood lolling in the furrow. [1913 Webster]

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