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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ledget, n. [In the mod. dial. as ledgit = ‘a small ledge’ in specialized uses.] = Ledge n. a. —1672 Sinclair Hydrostaticks 224.
Therefore nail on the ends and sides of the timber four pieces of sticks … as ledgets for keeping the bullet from falling off
