"lazy as Ludlam's dog" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: Ludlam's dog was proverbially said to have leaned its head against the wall to bark. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lazy as Ludlam's dog (not comparable)
  1. (simile, archaic) Exceptionally lazy. Tags: archaic, not-comparable Synonyms: idle as Ludlam's dog
    Sense id: en-lazy_as_Ludlam's_dog-en-adj-5BfTBL6v Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        "Pages with entries"
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        "Exceptionally lazy."
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