(cricket) a relatively slow ball that bounces short of the batsman and is thus relatively easy to hit

(cricket) a fielding position on the off side, about 70° forward of square, designed to prevent runs from drives or to catch lofted drives

(idiomatic) After a very long time; eventually; over a long period of time; more generally.

The use of more words than are necessary for clarity or precision; verbosity, prolixity.

May he, she, they, or it live for a long time; may it prosper.

(idiomatic) Unlikely to endure for much more time.

Becoming evident after a relatively long time period. / Extending over a relatively long time period.

(astronomy) Synonym of non-periodic

(Southern US, Midland US) A viscous, syrupy sweetener, generally molasses, but sometimes table syrup.

(idiomatic) Old; aged.