lodged

[ lojd ]

adjective

, Heraldry.

1. (of a deer or the like) represented as lying down:

   a stag lodged.

Other Words From

• un·lodged adjective
• well-lodged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lodged¹

First recorded in 1570–80; lodge + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Mr MacDonald denies all the charges and has lodged a special defence to the murder charge claiming he was suffering from abnormality of mind.

From BBC

A post-mortem examination revealed that Hvaldimir/Andruha died after a stick became lodged in his mouth.

From BBC

The investigation followed a number of complaints lodged by Ms Simpson’s family, related to the fact that police did not treat her death as murder at an earlier stage.

From BBC

Several lawsuits were lodged against businesses, including school bus manufacturers and a major grocery chain.

From Los Angeles Times

The woman lodged a complaint with the California Medical Board, which launched an investigation and found that another patient had complained about Cox to police years earlier.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arranged
• fixed
• implanted
• located
• planted
• settled
• situated