ligger

Meanings

1. The horizontal timber of a scaffolding; a ledger.
2. A simply supported plank over a stream used as a footbridge.
3. A nether millstone.
4. A coverlet for a bed.
5. A freeloader or hanger-on, especially in the music or entertainment industry.
6. A kelt (“thin, recently spawned salmon”).
7. A baited fishing line attached to a float, for night fishing, etc.
8. One who lies in bed.
9. A layer.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English liggere; equivalent to lig + -er. Doublet of ledger. Many senses (especially sense 5) are likely formed anew from lig rather than continuations of the preceding senses.