ledges
|ledg/es|
B2
/ˈlɛdʒɪz/
(ledge)
projecting surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ledge' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'legge,' where 'legge' meant 'a shelf or ridge.'
Historical Evolution
'legge' transformed into the modern English word 'ledge' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a shelf or ridge,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
The climber rested on a small ledge halfway up the cliff.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42