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

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lagger

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

From Slate ● Jun. 28, 2018

“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 William H. C. Groome

The men whom you would disturb are in front of you, and not, as you fancy, behind you; it is you who are the lagger, not they.”

From The Way of All Flesh by Samuel Butler

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 Ernest Glanville

Wielder of mere stage-dagger, Loud lord of empty swagger, In peril's hour a lagger.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 20, 1890 by Various