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† deˈlayous, a. Obs. rare.
[a. OF. delaieus, f. delai n., delay: see -ous.]
Given to, or characterized by, delay; dilatory.
1469Sir J. Paston in Lett. II. No. 619. 368 Ye delt wythe ryght delayous peple. 1494Fabyan Chron. vi. cliii. 140 The parlyament of Fraunce..is lyke vnto the Court of requestys..in Englonde. How be it that is of moche gretter resorte of people, and therwith veray delayous. |