gyger

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A form of jigger — A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).

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Meanings

noungyger (plural gygers)

plural gygers

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of jigger (“door”).

    Towre ye, yander is the ken, dup the gyger and maunde that is beneship. See you, yonder is the house, open the doore, and aske for the best.

    1566, Thomas Harman, A Caveat or Warning for Common Cursetors
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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