Leger

/ˈleɪdʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who acts or performs; an artist, especially in the context of a performance.

The leger captivated the audience with his stunning performance.

In a broader sense, a person skilled in a particular field, especially of an artistic nature.

As a talented leger, she painted the most exquisite murals.

adjective

Light or nimble in movement.

He took a leger step as he danced gracefully across the stage.

Relating to or performed by a leger.

The leger style of the musician was both unique and engaging.

From Middle English, from Old French 'legier', from Latin 'legere' meaning 'to read'.

in the leger

to be officially recorded in financial documents.

keep a leger

to maintain accurate records of transactions.

journal

A daily record of financial transactions.

account

A record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts.

balance sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

A term used among accountants to denote an outdated or archaic way of keeping accounts.

Stop using that old leger method; just use the accounting software.

Referring to someone's fiscal management style as overly meticulous.

He's so leger-focused that he tracks every penny!