leger Meaning & Definition
What Does Leger Mean?
As an adjective, leger means (Can we verify this sense?) Light; slender, slim; trivial. As a noun, it means An ambassador or minister resident at a court or seat of government. As a verb, it means Alternative form of ledger (“to use (a certain type of bait) in bottom fishing; to engage in bottom fishing”).
Leger: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɛd͡ʒə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | book, account book and book of account |
| Plural | legers |
| Comparative / superlative | more leger, most leger |
| Verb forms | legers, legering, legered |
Leger Definition (Adjective)
- (Can we verify this sense?) Light; slender, slim; trivial.
Adjective
- Lying or remaining in a place; hence, resident.
a leger ambassador
Leger as a Noun
- An ambassador or minister resident at a court or seat of government.
- Anything that lies in a place; that which, or one who, remains in a place.
- Alternative form of ledger (“book for keeping notes, especially one for keeping accounting records”).
Leger as a Verb
- Alternative form of ledger (“to use (a certain type of bait) in bottom fishing; to engage in bottom fishing”).
Synonyms of Leger
Leger synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Leger
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Leger in a Sentence
a leger ambassador
Word Forms & Grammar
leger (comparative more leger, superlative most leger)
leger (plural legers)
leger (third-person singular simple present legers, present participle legering, simple past and past participle legered)
Words That Rhyme With Leger
Origin of Leger
Origin 1: Borrowed from Middle French legier, from Old French legier, apparently from Late Latin *leviārium, from levis (“light in weight”). See levity.
Origin 2: A variant of ledger.
Pronouncing Leger
The standard pronunciation of leger is //ˈlɛd͡ʒə//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Leger: Your Questions Answered
Is leger an adjective or a noun?
Leger is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for leger?
You can replace leger with words such as book, account book and book of account. See the full list of leger synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of leger?
The plural of leger is legers.
What is the past tense of leger?
The past tense of leger is legered. The present participle is legering.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of leger?
The comparative form is more leger and the superlative form is most leger.