leaguerer

English

Etymology

leaguer +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈliːɡəɹə(ɹ)/

Noun

leaguerer (plural leaguerers)

1. (archaic) A besieger.
   • c. 1608-1634, John Webster, Appius and Virginia

     Affection that in soldiers' hearts is bred
     As Dutchmen feed their soldiers, we will sup
     Survives the wounded, and outlives the dead.
     Bravely like Roman leaguerers

References

“leaguerer”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.