leaguerer

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English

Etymology

From leaguer +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈliːɡəɹə(ɹ)/

Noun

leaguerer (plural leaguerers)

  1. (archaic) 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

References

“leaguerer”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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