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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Rig \Rig\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rigged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Rigging}.] [Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap
round, rig; cf. AS. wr[imac]han to cover.]
1. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.
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2. To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or
fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.
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Jack was rigged out in his gold and silver lace.
--L'Estrange.
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{To rig a purchase}, to adapt apparatus so as to get a
purchase for moving a weight, as with a lever, tackle,
capstan, etc.
{To rig a ship} (Naut.), to fit the shrouds, stays, braces,
etc., to their respective masts and yards.
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