adjective
Etymology
Origin of legged
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at leg, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Based on the skull's size and comparisons with related fossils, researchers estimate the animal was a sturdy four legged creature about a foot long.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
"I just feel so lucky, to have been legged up on the horses I have, and to have experienced success I never even dreamt could be possible," she added.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Fires could encroach on critical habitat for the endangered Southern California mountain yellow legged frog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2024
“It’s a horrible distance,” said Kaisa Larkas, 44, a mother of four who legged it past Eloise Kramer to capture the Olney title with a time of 63.37 seconds.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
I knowed that even with that it was gonna be a while afore he waren’t walking stiff legged.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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