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

They were lodged with a regional Reform official, who passed them on to the party's London HQ to deal with.

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The society said if allegations or complaints are lodged the result shall be pending their determination.

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The party's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, has lodged a parliamentary motion that would force ministers to remove his dukedom with immediate effect.

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As he lodged an appeal, Sarkozy is still considered innocent but he has been told he must go to jail in view of the "exceptional seriousness of the facts".

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The accusations lodged by the union come amid a period of strained contract talks.

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