GIGLOT

Noun

giglot (plural giglots)

(obsolete) A strumpet; a wanton girl.

Synonyms

• fizgig

• gig

Adjective

giglot (comparative more giglot, superlative most giglot)

(obsolete) giddy; inconstant; wanton

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.

Gig"lot, a.

Definition: Giddi; light; inconstant; wanton. [Obs.] "O giglot fortune!" Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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