liggere

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From liggen, leggen (variant of leyen "to lie") + -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlid͡ʒər(ə)/, /ˈliɡər(ə)/, /ˈlɛɡ-/

Noun

liggere (rare)

  1. A large breviary (as a book that "lies" in situ)
  2. A support, base, or foundation:
    1. A particular sort of saddletree.
    2. A particular sort of mattress.
  3. A resident or lurker; one who frequents something.
  4. A sort of cape (perhaps as it "lies" on the back).

Descendants

  • English: ledger, ligger

References

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