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

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 Butler, Samuel

Again he poured out his enthusiasm into another book, for only his pen could keep busy, but that, like his tongue, was no lagger.

From The Pocahontas-John Smith Story by Edmunds, Pocahontas Wight

“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.

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