Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Rig

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Rig


Subjects in this Topic:

(1):

(n.) Dress; esp., odd or fanciful clothing.

(2):

(v. t.) To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.

(3):

(n.) A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.

(4):

(v. t.) To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.

(5):

(v. i.) To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.

(6):

(n.) A blast of wind.

(7):

(n.) A romp; a wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.

(8):

(n.) A ridge.

(9):

(n.) The peculiar fitting in shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts, by which different types of vessels are distinguished; as, schooner rig, ship rig, etc. See Illustration in Appendix.

(10):

(v. t.) To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.