ligger
nounUS /ˈlɪɡɚ/ · UK /ˈlɪɡə/
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.
9 senses
- 1The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
- 2A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
- 3A nether millstone.
- 4A coverlet for a bed.
- 5A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or…
- 6A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
- 7A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night…
- 8One who lies in bed.
- 9A layer.
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
Slang A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
- Peaches Geldof may be a top showbiz ligger – but now she’s got a group of her own.2006 August 29, “Peaches gets own band”, in The Sun:
- The ligger caused a scene when he begged one reveller to find him some gear – and offered sexual favours in return.2005 January 29, “Wicked Whispers”, in The Mirror:
1 more example
- I'm a lone wolf ligger, but I ain't no pretty boy. I'm a backbone shiver and I'm a bundle of joy1984 September 1, “Killed by Death”, in BBC:
6
A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
7
Fishing, Hobbies, Lifestyle A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.
8
Dialectal One who lies in bed.
9
Dialectal A layer.