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ligger

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪɡɚ/

The English word “ligger” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  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.
  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.
  9. A layer.

Etymology

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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