horizontal timber of a scaffolding
• (a.) See Ledger, 2. • (n.) A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a.
Lig'ger (lĭg'gẽr) noun 1. A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger , adjective 2. See Ledger , 2. 
Ligger is British theatre slang for a person who habitually takes advantage of what is freely available; a hanger-on or freeloader, a gate-crasher.
British theatre slang for a person who habitually takes advantage of what is freely available;