leg
noun
either of the two lower limbs of a biped, as a human being, or any of the paired limbs of an animal, arthropod, etc., that support and move the body.
had legged
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past perfectof leg.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Ches had legged it down the hill-side at his best speed, enthusiastically cheering what he supposed was a prearranged performance.
From The Mascot of Sweet Briar Gulch by F. Graham Cootes
In reality, Rajah, freed of his unwelcome mahout, had legged it down the road without so much as trumpeting his farewell, and the soldiers had not been able to stop him.
From The Adventures of Kathlyn by Harold MacGrath
It was vacant—for his whoops had alarmed Rangers Williamson and Wetzel as well as the Indians; and being without ammunition they had legged it.
From Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters by Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) Sabin
We were crossing the Border hills, the place where I had legged it for weary days when I was mixed up in the Black Stone business.
From Mr. Standfast by John Buchan
If he had legged it on his own account, because of what he heard me say, I could understand that.
From Uneasy Money by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse
