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Webster 1913 Edition


Giglet

{

Gig′lot

,

Gig′let

, }
Noun.
[Cf. Icel.
gikkr
a pert, rude person, Dan.
giek
a fool, silly man, AS.
gagol
,
gægl
, lascivious, wanton, MHG.
gogel
wanton,
giege
fool, and E.
gig
a wanton person.]
A wanton; a lascivious or light, giddy girl.
[Obs.]
The
giglet
is willful, and is running upon her fate.
Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1828 Edition


Giglet

GIG'LET


Definition 2024


giglet

giglet

English

Noun

giglet (plural giglets)

  1. Alternative form of giglot
    • Sir Walter Scott
      The giglet is willful, and is running upon her fate.