lagger

¹ American  

[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

1. a laggard.

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lagger ² American  

[lag-er] / ˈlæg ər /

noun

Chiefly British Slang.

1. a convict or ex-convict.

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Etymology

Origin of lagger¹

lag ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of lagger²

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

Example Sentences

The lagger is, you guessed it, airplay—the radio audience for “Sad!” is less than 3 million.

From Slate • Jun. 28, 2018

Those rockets; you remember you bought some at Pretoria in case we wished to signal from the camp to any lagger.

From The Golden Rock by Glanville, Ernest

They have come up, to the very last lagger; and stand in attitudes expressing astonishment, with glances that speak inquiry.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne

Nye swerved, sending a lagger on with a sharp crack of quirt in the air.

From Rebel Spurs by Norton, Andre

“Quick,” growled Pete fiercely; and he gave the lagger a sharp thrust with his elbow.

From Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land by Groome, William H. C.