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ledgy

[ lej-ee ]

/ ˈlɛdʒ i /

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adjective, ledg·i·er, ledg·i·est.

having ledges.

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Origin of ledgy

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; ledge + -y¹

Words nearby ledgy

ledger board, ledger line, ledger paper, ledger plate, ledger strip, ledgy, Ledoux, Le Duc Tho, Ledyard, Led Zeppelin, lee

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How to use ledgy in a sentence

It is hardly possible to give an idea of the desolate aspect of these ledgy islets.
Left on Labrador|Charles Asbury Stephens
To the north the mainland, with its fringe of ledgy isles, was in sight, distant not far from thirteen leagues.
Left on Labrador|Charles Asbury Stephens
He made a wide circuit in advance and at last dismounted upon the summit of a ledgy hill, among crags and forest trees.
The Red Mustang|William O. Stoddard
First to roll in past the ledgy portals of the haven were the venerable sea-wagons—the coasters known as the "Apple-treers."
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day

None of these get the round head of my ancient friend of the ledgy hill.
Old Plymouth Trails|Winthrop Packard