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ligger.

The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɪɡɚ/US/ˈlɪɡə/UK
  1. The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.

  2. A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.

  3. A nether millstone.

  4. A coverlet for a bed.

  5. A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.

    slang
  6. A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).

  7. A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.

  8. One who lies in bed.

    dialectal
  9. A layer.

    dialectal
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle English liggere; equivalent to lig + -er. Doublet of ledger. Many senses (especially sense 5) are likely formed anew from lig rather than continuations of the preceding senses.

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