ligger
English
/ˈlɪɡɚ/, /ˈlɪɡə/
noun
Definitions
- 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
Inherited from Middle English *liggere, *liȝere (lier) suf from English lie (deceive, recline, be prostrate, be positioned), lig.
Origin
English
lig
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- belie English
- forelie English
- forlie English
- give the lie English
- liar English
- lie English
- lier English
- liest English
- lieth English
- lig English
- mislie English
- outlie English
- overlie English
- self-lie English
- superlie English
- underlie English
- ライ Japanese
- *liggere Middle English
- *liȝere Middle English
- lien Middle English
- liggen Middle English