Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for
lagan
[ lag-uhn ]
noun
Law.
- anything sunk in the sea, but attached to a buoy or the like so that it may be recovered.
Discover More
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of lagan1
First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French (from Medieval Latin laganum ); probably from Germanic; compare Old Norse ǫ “net laid in the sea”
Discover More
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of lagan1
C16: from Old French lagan, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse ö dragnet
Discover More
Example Sentences
The Sydenham bypass was closed from the M3 lagan bridge countrybound to the airport on Monday morning, but has now reopened.
From
The lagan or paper fixing the date of the wedding is written by a Brāhman, who seats himself at some distance from the sweeper’s house and composes the letter.
From
The subject of the present notice was picked up at sea, a child, and, under the provisions of maritime law concerning flotsam, jetsam, and lagan, was appropriated by the crew.
From
"These three things—lagan, flotsam, and jetsam—belong to the Lord High Admiral."
From
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse