n.
Pronunciation: ' lag
Function: noun
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect lagga to go slowly
Date: 1514
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