ledger
|ledg-er|
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/ˈlɛdʒər/
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/ˈlɛdʒə/
financial record book
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ledger' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'leggen,' where 'leggen' meant 'to lay or place.'
Historical Evolution
'leggen' transformed into the Dutch word 'legger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ledger' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay or place something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a book of accounts.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a book or other collection of financial accounts.
The accountant updated the ledger with the day's transactions.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a flat stone slab covering a grave.
The old cemetery was filled with ledgers marking the graves.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35