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ledgy

American  
[lej-ee] / ˈlɛdʒ i /

adjective

ledgier, ledgiest
  1. having ledges.


Etymology

Origin of ledgy

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; ledge + -y 1

Example Sentences

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A “terrible” bushwack later, Hagood had them in range at 200 yards and with two shots both fell, each tumbling down the ledgy terrain.

From Washington Times Oct. 11, 2020

The mountain is steep and ledgy, its slopes mangled and moguled.

From Time Magazine Archive

He made a wide circuit in advance and at last dismounted upon the summit of a ledgy hill, among crags and forest trees.

From The Red Mustang by Stoddard, William O.

"I meant to go to see the people up there," and he pointed to the old farmhouse, dark and low and firm-rooted in the long slope of half-tamed, ledgy fields.

From The Life of Nancy by Jewett, Sarah Orne

This was biting reference to Vienna's ledgy surface.

From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman

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