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Synonyms for leg

Grammar : Noun
Spell : leg
Phonetic Transcription : lɛg

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Définition of leg

Origin :
  • late 13c., from a Scandinavian source akin to Old Norse leggr "leg, bone of the arm or leg," from Proto-Germanic *lagjaz, with no certain ulterior connections, perhaps from a PIE root meaning "to bend" [Buck]. Cf. German Bein "leg," in Old High German "bone, leg." Replaced Old English shank. Of furniture supports from 1670s. The meaning "a part or stage of a journey or race" (1920) is from earlier sailing sense of "a run made on a single tack" (1867), which was usually qualified as long leg, short leg, etc. Slang phrase shake a leg "dance" is attested from 1881. To be on (one's) last legs "at the end of one's life" is from 1590s.
  • noun appendage used for support
Example sentences :
  • If you can't skin yourself you can hold a leg while somebody else skins.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • In such a case he would have told the lady not to pull his leg.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "I hurt my leg and cannot ride," quoth the bishop's champion.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Burke slapped his leg with an enthusiasm that might have broken a weaker member.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • He cut off my brother-in-law's leg—charged him as much as if he had grown a new one for him.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • "I thought your father said it was his leg had something the matter with it," argued Mrs. Porter.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "But it was racing injured the horse's leg," interposed Dolman.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • I might give you a thousand for a contract, an' losin' and winnin' mounts when you had a leg up.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Touching my leg, and using other signs, I addressed her again in the Indian language.
  • Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson
  • "Sure I'm only rowling a wisp of straw on my leg," replied Hosey.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

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