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lagger

1 American  
[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

  1. a laggard.


lagger 2 American  
[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

Chiefly British Slang.
  1. a convict or ex-convict.


Etymology

Origin of lagger1

lag 1 + -er 1

Origin of lagger2

First recorded in 1810–20; lag 2 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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At Provena Health, which has six facilities in the Chicago suburbs and Illinois, products in short supply have had to be moved "from one hospital to another," spokeswoman Lisa Lagger said.

From Chicago Tribune • Feb. 19, 2011

When Swiss Bass Peter Lagger came to life spookily as the Commendatore in the second-act cemetery scene after using a yoga technique to remain motionless, there were shivers in the audience.

From Time Magazine Archive

But before the column was formed Buck Lagger appeared at the door.

From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver

Buck Lagger and about half a dozen others took places in the schoolhouse, and began to yell while Squire Truman was making his speech.

From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver

"Where is Major Lyon?" demanded Buck Lagger when he reached the head of the procession.

From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver

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