Leiger
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leiger is a noun meaning Obsolete form of ledger.
Meaning
Obsolete form of ledger.
More Meanings
- Alternative form of lieger.
Example Sentences
Why, As all comforts are : moſt good, moſt good indeede, Lord Angelo hauing affaires to heauen Intends you for his ſwift Ambaſſador, VVhere you ſhall be an euerlaſting Leiger ; Therefore your beſt appointment make with ſpeed, To Morrovv you ſet on
John de Rutherwyke was chosen abbot in 1307. In the Landsdowne Library is a Leiger-book of the abbey of Chertsey, containing a regular account of the affairs of the monastery under his presidency, from the time of his election till within two years of his death, which took place in 1346. In the Exchequer Leiger the abbot is styled "a most religious Father, and a most prudent and most profitable Lord;" […]
Word Forms
- leigers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leidger, journall, lidge, registre, legge, lyar.
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