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Webster 1913 Edition


Riggish

Rig′gish

,
Adj.
Like a rig or wanton.
[Obs.]
Riggish and unmaidenly.”
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition


Riggish

RIG'GISH

,
Adj.
Wanton; lewd. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


riggish

riggish

English

Adjective

riggish (comparative more riggish, superlative most riggish)

  1. (archaic) Like a rig or romp; wanton; lewd.
    Riggish and unmaidenly. Bishop Hall.
    • 2008, Sandra Gulland, Mistress of the Sun: A Novel - Page 126:
      “The matchmaker agrees that your having a position at Court will improve your chances, but she warned that you must be exceedingly careful of your reputation. Court society is known to be riggish.”