trig
1[trig]
noun Informal.
Origin of trig
1by shortening
trig
2[trig]
adjective Chiefly British.
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.
Origin of trig
21150–1200 for earlier sense; 1505–15 for def 1; Middle English trigg true, trusty < Old Norse tryggr loyal, safe; cognate with Gothic triggws true, faithful. See true
Synonyms for trig
trig
3[trig]
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging. Dialect.
noun
Origin of trig
3First recorded in 1585–95, trig is from the Old Norse word tryggja to make fast, secure
trig.
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Related Words for trig
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Contemporary Examples of trig
“I think in regard to Trig, anything is possible,” McGinniss writes.
New Palin Book’s 8 Juiciest LeaksSeptember 15, 2011
Palin dedicates the book to her 2-year old son, Trig, who has Down syndrome.
How could I ever forget the sight of a banner held up high to say “We Are Here For Trig”?
Historical Examples of trig
The schooner was as newly painted and trig as if fresh from the ways.
The Cruise of the Dry DockT. S. Stribling
Smithers is an ass with the theodolite, and Hedger's 'trig' is rotten.
A Lively Bit of the FrontPercy F. Westerman
But, under the cool, keen regard of the trig maid, of course he upset the milk.
The QuestFrederik van Eeden
Jane was a trig, neat body; small, as the coast girls often are—I wonder why?
A Singular LifeElizabeth Stuart Phelps
Is it possible that I once agonized over this trig little man?
The Captain of the Gray-Horse TroopHamlin Garland
trig
1adjective
verb trigs, trigging or trigged
Word Origin for trig
C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true
trig
2noun
verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr)
Word Origin for trig
C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see trig 1
trig.
abbreviation for
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