Ledingham

An old English pre 7th Century surname, made up of the personal name Leoda, plus "ing(as)", people of, and "ham", a village or homestead; hence; "the homestead of leoda's people", or the old English "leat", a water conduit, "ing", "dwellers at", and "hamm", a flat-low lying meadow on a stream.Isobell, daughter of George ledingham, was christened in Rayne, Aberdeen on August 31st 1679, and a George Ledingham was a member of the Gartly company of Volunteers in 1798. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of George Ledinghame of Auchinlek, which was dated 1574, "Records of the sheriff court of Aberdeenshire", during the reign of King James V1 of Great Britain, 1567 - 1625. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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Mr Ledingham
Miss Ledingham
Mrs Ledingham

by OrionK February 3, 2010

leading astray

Leading astray is where you tell a bunch of people abt what someone can do then that person has to be able to do it without you telling them how

I promise bean I won't lead you astray i havent in minuets. Leading astray

by nigward February 1, 2019

Harry Ledingham-Horn

A Man Who Knows How A Plant-Based Diet In and Out.

Hey look that's a Harry Ledingham-Horn, could ask him all about being Vegan.

by OMGpinkninja November 4, 2018

West Leyden top hat

When you defecate in a person's hat and leave it on their porch to discover.

Give him/her a West Leyden top hat tonight

by todd_jason December 5, 2019

Leyden

A Leyden is a respectful woman or man. You would be lucky to find a Leyden.

He's a real Leyden, innit?

by ricardo2 May 18, 2020

Leading 4th gen group

Also known as the mala taste pioneers, Stray Kids. Composed of 8 composers, 8 vocalists, 8 rappers, 8 dancers, and 8 visuals. Breaks records almost every day and is now lined up with the biggest kpop groups.

The Leading 4th gen group Stray Kids is now on stage and is receiving applauds from the audience.

by ksmkiths March 8, 2021

the leading cause of divorce in america

HALO.

Lauren - "so tell me your thoughts on this game, halo."
Tanner - "Halo = the leading cause of divorce in America."

by laurendino June 30, 2008