lodged

[lojd]

adjective

Heraldry.

1. (of a deer or the like) represented as lying down.

   a stag lodged.

Other Word Forms

• unlodged adjective
• well-lodged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lodged¹

First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Dujarric confirmed that Watters issued a private apology to Melissa Fleming, the UN global communications chief, after the body lodged a complaint with Fox News about the remarks.

From Salon

During his trial, he lodged a special defence of incrimination against three men including Stephen Jamieson, one of the four major gangland figures now believed to be in custody in the UAE.

From BBC

Workers, backed by the union, filed lawsuits over the dress code in Illinois and Colorado, and lodged complaints with California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, Ali formally lodged a second legal claim for unlawful discrimination and victimisation against the Green Party at the Royal Courts of Justice, alleging breaches of the Equality Act 2010.

From BBC

Parents lodged complaints about Mr D'Souza being the sole committee member, something he denied, prompting C&K to pause funding as authorities investigated the way the centre was being run.

From BBC

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