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ledger

Syllabification: (ledg·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈlejər/

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Definition of ledger

noun

  • 1a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type:the total balance of the purchases ledger
  • 2a flat stone slab covering a grave.
  • 3a horizontal scaffolding pole, parallel to the face of a building.

Origin:

late Middle English legger, ligger (denoting a large bible or breviary), probably from variants of lay1 and lie1, influenced by Dutch legger and ligger. Current senses date from the 16th century

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