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legged

American  
[leg-id, legd] / ˈlɛg ɪd, lɛgd /

adjective

  1. having a specified number or kind of legs (often used in combination).

    two-legged; long-legged.

  2. fitted with legs.

    a legged desk.


legged British  
/ lɛɡd, ˈlɛɡɪd /

adjective

    1. having a leg or legs

    2. ( in combination )

      three-legged

      long-legged

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of legged

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; leg, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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In the other, she is sitting cross legged on a green sofa.

From BBC

With one out, Freddie Freeman legged out an infield single, despite playing through not only his gimpy right ankle but also “a little quad thing” Roberts said he has been dealing with in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times

"I just feel so lucky, to have been legged up on the horses I have, and to have experienced success I never even dreamt could be possible," she added.

From BBC

Fires could encroach on critical habitat for the endangered Southern California mountain yellow legged frog.

From Los Angeles Times

The donations row had already sprouted and his defeated opponent, Jeremy Miles, legged it from the venue without so much as any warm words about the victor on camera.

From BBC