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Word: Ledger
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English legger, ligger (denoting a large bible or breviary), probably from variants of lay and lie, influenced by Dutch legger and ligger. Current senses date from the 16th century, except the fishing senses, known from the 17th century
ˈlɛdʒə
a book or other collection of financial accounts
Short Definition:book of financial accounts
Examples:- the total balance of the purchases ledger
a flat stone slab covering a grave
Short Definition:stone slab covering grave
Examples:- the ledger stone of William Averie
a horizontal scaffolding pole, parallel to the face of the building.
Short Definition:scaffolding pole
a weight used on a fishing line without a float, to anchor the bait in a particular place
Short Definition:weight on fishing line
Examples:- ledger tackle
Word: Ledger
Speech Type: Verb
ˈlɛdʒə
fish using a ledger.
Short Definition:fish with ledger
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