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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ledger (A).
 
A book “laid up” in the counting-house, and containing the debits and credits of the merchant or tradesman, arranged under “heads.” (Dutch legen, to lay; whence legger.)   1
 


 Le’da and the Swan.Ledger-lines, 

 
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