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rigg

Pronunciation: /ɹɪɡ/

The English word “rigg” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A strong, stormy wind (now chiefly in the phrase "Michaelmas riggs").

Etymology

From Middle English ryg, ryge (“storm”), from or related to Old Norse hregg (“storm and rain”).

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