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Ligger — Lig ger (l[i^]g g[ e]r), n. 1. A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See {Leger}, a. [1913 Webster] 2. See {Ledger}, 2. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ligger — Bordwand eines Liggers Als Ligger bezeichnet man einen pontonartigen hölzernen Bootskörper zur Vorratshaltung von lebenden Fischen, vor allem in Flüssen und Flussmündungen der Ostsee. Der Ligger ist wie ein Bootskörper gestaltet der in mindestens … Deutsch Wikipedia
ligger — UK [ˈlɪɡə(r)] / US [ˈlɪɡər] noun [countable] Word forms ligger : singular ligger plural liggers informal someone who goes to free events organized by companies that are trying to promote a product, service, or event because of the food, drink etc … English dictionary
ligger — Ledger Ledg er(l[e^]j [ e]r), n. [Akin to D. legger layer, daybook (fr. leggen to lay, liggen to lie), E. ledge, lie. See {Lie} to be prostrate.] 1. A book in which a summary of accounts is laid up or preserved; the final book of record in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ligger — n British a freeloader, hanger on or gatecrasher at concerts, receptions, parties, etc., in the rock and pop music milieus. The word is part of rock music s jargon and was adopted enthusiastically by journal ists in such publications as New Musi… … Contemporary slang
ligger — 2) a foul salmon (Scottish dialect) 3) a newly spawned salmon (Scottish dialect) … Dictionary of ichthyology
ligger — North Country (Newcastle) Words a carved wooden lignum vitae coit for playing at doddart, or the game of trippit and coit … English dialects glossary
ligger — Noun. A freeloader , a taker of things that are freely available, especially in the world of show business or music … English slang and colloquialisms
ligger — lig·ger … English syllables
ligger — ˈligə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: lig, ligg + er 1. dialect England : a float that usually consists of a bundle of reeds with baited line attached for pike fishing 2. dialect England : a footbridge (as a plank) across a ditch or drain … Useful english dictionary
