I'm curious about the origin of the name 'ledger'. Why is this particular term used to describe such a record-keeping tool? What's the historical or functional reason behind its naming?
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Sun Jan 12 2025
Interestingly, this term also has connections to other European languages.
Sun Jan 12 2025
In Dutch, for instance, the words "liegen" or "legen" share a similar meaning.
Sun Jan 12 2025
The origin of the term "ledger" can be traced back to English dialect forms.
Sun Jan 12 2025
German also uses "liegen" or "legen" with the same connotation.
Sun Jan 12 2025
In terms of its application, the word "ledger" has been adapted from the Dutch substantive "legger".