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

They have come up, to the very last lagger; and stand in attitudes expressing astonishment, with glances that speak inquiry.

From The Death Shot A Story Retold by Reid, Mayne

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

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

“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.