Strong’s definition
properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant
KJV gloss list in the source
delay, linger, stay selves, tarry.
Source pronunciation notation: maw-hah'
Derivation recorded by Strong
apparently a denominative from H4100 (מָה);
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