"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

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