n. (Zool.) One of the Tardigrada. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. tardigradus; tardus slow + gradi to step: cf. F. tardigrade. ] 1. Moving or stepping slowly; slow-paced. [ R. ] G. Eliot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Tardigrada. [ 1913 Webster ]