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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Rig \Rig\, n. [Cf. {Wriggle}.]
1. A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct. [Obs.]
--Fuller.
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2. A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
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3. A blast of wind. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright.
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That uncertain season before the rigs of Michaelmas
were yet well composed. --Burke.
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{To run a rig}, to play a trick; to engage in a frolic; to do
something strange and unbecoming.
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He little dreamt when he set out
Of running such a rig. --Cowper.
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