tarry / terry [ˈtɛri:]
tarry – n. & v. – n. – the act of delaying; 2. a temporary residence; v. – linger, delay, hesitate
Do Not Confuse With tarry [tari:] – adj. – covered with tar or having the consistency of tar
terry – adj. & n. – adj. – looped or pile fabrics; n. – 1. a worn path or ridge separating fields; 2. the raised uncut loops in pile weaving and this fabric; 3. in rope making; an open reel