The word "lodgment" has been used in literature to capture both literal and figurative notions of placement, permanence, and exclusion. In some instances, authors employ it to refer to a physical space or seating—whether a literal spot in a house [1, 2] or a receipt confirming a transaction [3]—while in other cases it symbolically denotes a fixed position in memory or society, as seen in Mark Twain's and Nitobe’s works [4, 5]. Historical and military texts, like those by Livy and Sherman, use "lodgment" to describe strategic positions, emphasizing the tactical importance of holding ground [6, 7]. Philosophical reflections, such as Santayana’s musings on vestiges of past forms [8], and Burke’s commentary on political transformation [9], further illustrate its metaphorical depth in depicting enduring impact or the obdurate nature of ideas. Even in the playful narrative of adventure, as in Smollett's and Wells’s tales, the term takes on a sense of urgency and pursuit in finding refuge or establishing a presence [10, 11]. Overall, "lodgment" weaves together a spectrum of meanings, illuminating both the physical act of setting down and the more abstract process of anchoring concepts and experiences in literature.