TIG

Etymology 1

Noun

tig (plural tigs)

(historical) A capacious, flat-bottomed drinking cup, generally with four handles, formerly used for passing around the table at convivial entertainment.

Etymology 2

Noun

tig (uncountable)

(Ireland) The children's game of tag.

Anagrams

• GTi, IGT, git

Source: Wiktionary


Tig, n.

1. A game among children. See Tag.

2. A capacious, flat-bottomed drinking cup, generally with four handles, formerly used for passing around the table at convivial entertainment.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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