GIGLET

Noun

giglet (plural giglets)

Alternative form of giglot

Source: Wiktionary


Gig"lot, Gig"let, n. Etym: [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.]

Definition: A wanton; a lascivious or light, giddy girl. [Obs.] The giglet is willful, and is running upon her fate. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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