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

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

From Rebel Spurs by Norton, Andre

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

"Step up, you Dick Snead," and a domineering arm swept out toward an imaginary lagger in the rear.

From Happy House by Abbott, Jane D.

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