English Explanatory Dictionary

lig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lie; be in a prostrate or recumbent position.
  2. To lay.
  3. To be a ligger or hanger-on; to freeload.
noun
  1. A lie; an untruth.

Pronunciation

/lɪɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lig.wav

Word forms

lig ligs ligging ligged lag lay laggen lain

Etymology

From Middle English liggen, from Old English liċġan (“to lie, be situated, be at rest, remain”) and Old Norse liggja (“to lie”). More at lie.

Related words

ligger

Derived words

lig down lig on lig out
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