LIGGER

Etymology 1

Noun

ligger (plural liggers)

The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.

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

A nether millstone.

A coverlet for a bed.

Etymology 2

Noun

ligger (plural liggers)

(slang) A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.

Etymology 3

Noun

ligger (plural liggers)

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

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

Synonyms: ledger, ledger line

Anagrams

• Riggle, riggle

Source: Wiktionary


Lig"ger, n.

1. A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a.

2. See Ledger, 2.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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