ledgy

[ lej-ee ]

adjective

, ledg·i·er, ledg·i·est.

1. having ledges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ledgy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; ledge + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A “terrible” bushwack later, Hagood had them in range at 200 yards and with two shots both fell, each tumbling down the ledgy terrain.

From Washington Times

We passed by the steep ledgy village of Shahbadar, on the roofs of which I rode inadvertently, till the shouts of the people showed me my error, and encamped on the only available spot which could be found, a steep, bare prominence above a hollow, in which is a spring surrounded by some fine plane trees.

From Project Gutenberg

For two miles before reaching it the rugged road passes through a glen which might be at home, a water-worn ledgy track, over-arched by trees, with steep small fields among them in the fresh green of grass springing up after the hay has been carried.

From Project Gutenberg

A small island near Skye, named Fladda-huna, is a great breeding haunt of Puffins, a species which arrives in the earlier part of May, literally covering the rocks and ledgy cliffs with its feathered thousands.

From Project Gutenberg

There the water passes through a gorge about fifty feet wide, with a ledge on either side, making a tremendous plunge, and in immediate proximity a very large rock stands a little detached from its ledgy banks.

From Project Gutenberg