lodged

[ lojd ]

adjectiveHeraldry.

Origin of lodged

First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed²

And similar shards of enthusiasm-killing kryptonite are lodged in John Kasich, Mike Pence and Ted Cruz.
Why This Liberal Hearts Huckabee | Sally Kohn | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
And last week, a Mexican federal court tossed out weapons charges that had been lodged against him when he was arrested.
Could El Chapo Go Free? | Michael Daly | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Frein was lodged in a holding cell at Blooming Grove barracks.
Killer Eric Frein Held in Murdered Cop’s Cuffs | Michael Daly | October 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
A state felony charge of assaulting an officer that was lodged against him a year after the incident was subsequently withdrawn.
From Ferguson Cop Embroiled in a Brutality Suit to City Councilwoman | Michael Daly | August 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Sylvia began snort-laughing so uncontrollably that the roll became lodged in her throat.
Horror Stories From the Book Tour Life | Lesley Kagen | August 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST

He lodged 30 years in one gloomy apartment, which was never lighted up with coal, candle, or the countenance of a visitant.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
A man of the name of Parsons kept the house, and in which lodged a gentleman and his wife of the name of Kempe.
Second Edition of A Discovery Concerning Ghosts | George Cruikshank
In this quarter, the chief riches of the place are lodged, and that is the point most easily defended.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil | Maria Graham
The thread was lodged in the perforated part, and consequently left in contact with the cellular membrane.
An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae | Edward Jenner
I was lodged with Indian luxury, having a drawing-room, a bed-room, and a bath-room especially assigned to me.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida Pfeiffer

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