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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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