ligger

Meaning

Noun

• 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.
• A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
• A kelt.
• A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.

Origin

• From Middle English *liggere, variant of Middle English *liȝere ("lier"), equivalent to lie + -er, or lig + -er. See ledger.