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lodgment

Syllabification: (lodg·ment)
Pronunciation: /ˈläjmənt/

(also lodgement)
Definition of lodgment

noun

  • 1chiefly literary a place in which a person or thing is located, deposited, or lodged:they found a lodgment for the hook in the crumbling parapet
  • 2the depositing of money in a particular bank, account, etc..
  • 3 Military a temporary defensive work made on a captured part of an enemy’s fortifications to secure a position and provide protection.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French logement 'dwelling', from Old French loge 'arbor' (see lodge)

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