Nearby words
triforium, triform, trifunctional, trifurcate, trifurcation, trig, trig point, trig., triga, trigamous, trigamy
Origin of trig
1by shortening
Definition for trig (2 of 4)
trig
2[ trig ]
/ trɪg /
adjective Chiefly British.
neat, trim, smart, or spruce.
in good physical condition; sound; well.
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging.
Chiefly British Dialect. to make trim, smart, etc. (often followed by up or out).
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
Related formstrig·ness, noun
Definition for trig (3 of 4)
trig
3[ trig ]
/ trɪg /
verb (used with object), trigged, trig·ging. Dialect.
to support or prop, as with a wedge.
to act as a check on (the moving of wheels, vehicles, etc.).
noun
a wedge or block used to prevent a wheel, cask, or the like, from rolling.
Origin of trig
3First recorded in 1585–95, trig is from the Old Norse word tryggja to make fast, secure
Definition for trig (4 of 4)
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British Dictionary definitions for trig (1 of 3)
trig
1/ (trɪɡ) archaic, or dialect /
adjective
neat or spruce
verb trigs, trigging or trigged
to make or become trim or spruce
Derived Formstrigly, adverbtrigness, noun
Word Origin for trig
C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true
British Dictionary definitions for trig (2 of 3)
trig
2/ (trɪɡ) mainly dialect /
noun
a wedge or prop
verb trigs, trigging or trigged (tr)
to block or stop
to prop or support
Word Origin for trig
C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see trig 1
British Dictionary definitions for trig (3 of 3)
trig.
abbreviation for
trigonometrical
trigonometry
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Word Origin and History for trig
trig
"smart, trim," c.1200, from Old Norse tryggr "firm, trusty, true" (see true (adj.)). A Scottish and northern word only until 19c.
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