English word origin

Etymology of lege

Abbreviated from allege (“to assert”).

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Source etymology 2

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verb

To allege; to assert.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Abbreviated from allege (“to assert”).

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Source etymology 3

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noun

A legend; colloquially used to describe a person who is held in high regard.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of legend.

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