Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  dividend(noun) that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly. 2  dividend(noun) a number to be divided by another number. 3  dividend(noun) a bonus; something extra (especially a share of a surplus)
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  shimmer, play(verb) a weak and tremulous light. 2  shimmer(verb) shine with a weak or fitful light. 3  shimmer(verb) give off a shimmering reflection, as of silk.
Definition of 'linger'. linger. When something such as an idea, feeling, or illness lingers, it continues to exist for a long time, often much longer than expected. The scent of her perfume lingered on in the room. He was ashamed. That feeling lingered, and he was never comfortable in church after that.