This is the 245th most frequent Icelandic word.
leggur
"Leggur" in Icelandic means "limb," "shaft," or "bone," depending on the context.
Here, "leggur" means "lays" and is used to describe the action of placing something down.
Hann leggur bókina á borðið.
He lays the book on the table.
Here, "leggur" conveys the meaning of "presents" or "puts forth," referring to introducing ideas.
Hann leggur fram nýjar hugmyndir.
He puts forth new ideas.
In this context, "leggur" refers to a "leg," a part of an object supporting it, such as a chair.