Strong’s definition
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
KJV gloss list in the source
abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night).
Source pronunciation notation: loon
Derivation recorded by Strong
or לִין; a primitive root;
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