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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1700
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Skiprig, n. [Of uncertain origin and meaning. The first element may be derived from Skip v. but the second element does not seem to be related to any of the senses of Rig n. Cf. OED Rig n.4 ‘A wanton girl or woman’ (1575), and n.6 2 ‘Costume, outfit, style of dress’ (1857).] ? An article of female dress. — c1700 Pennecuik Poems 94.
Even verdingales, when ladyes dance, Begarry'd tayls, with borders three, and skiprigs now come up by chance
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