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jigMain Entry: 1jig Pronunciation: \ˈjig\ Function: noun Etymology: perhaps from Middle French giguer to frolic, from gigue fiddle, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gīga fiddle; akin to Old Norse geiga to turn aside Date: circa 1560 1 a : any of several lively springy dances in triple rhythm b : music to which a jig may be danced — in jig time : in a short time : quickly
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