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leaguerer

noun
/ˈliːɡəɹə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From leaguer + -er.

  1. derived from *legrą✻
  2. borrowed from leger
  3. suffixed as leaguerer — “leaguer + er”

Definitions

  1. A besieger.

    • c. 1608-1634, John Webster, Appius and Virginia Affection that in soldiers' hearts is bred As Dutchmen feed their soldiers, we will sup Survives the wounded, and outlives the dead. Bravely like Roman leaguerers

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