When Pistol lies, do this, and fig me like
The bragging Spaniard. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
2. To put into the head of, as something useless o? contemptible. [Obs.] --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Fig — (f[i^]g), n. [F. figue the fruit of the tree, Pr. figa, fr. L. ficus fig tree, fig. Cf. {Fico}.] 1. (Bot.) A small fruit tree ({Ficus Carica}) with large leaves, known from the remotest antiquity. It was probably native from Syria westward to the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fig — Fig, n. Figure; dress; array. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] Were they all in full fig, the females with feathers on their heads, the males with chapeaux bras? Prof. Wilson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
FIG — may refer to: * Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique * Fèdèration Internationale des Gèometres … Wikipedia
fig — fig1 /fig/, n. 1. any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, esp. a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried. 2. the fruit… … Universalium
Fig — First mentioned in Gen. 3:7. The fig tree is mentioned (Deut. 8:8) as one of the valuable products of Palestine. It was a sign of peace and prosperity (1 Kings 4:25; Micah 4:4; Zech. 3:10). Figs were used medicinally (2 Kings 20:7), and… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fig.4.0 — Infobox musical artist Name = Fig 4.0 Img capt = Img size = Background = group or band Origin = Leeds, England Genre = Punk rock Hardcore punk Years active = 1999 2004 Label = Bombed Out Records URL = [http://www.bombedout.com/fig. 4.0] Current… … Wikipedia
FIG — Die Abkürzung FIG steht für: Fédération Internationale des Géomètres, weltweiter Dachverband der Vermessungsingenieure Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique, Internationaler Turnverband Flughafen Katourou, Fria, Guinea, siehe auch Liste der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
fig — I. noun Etymology: Middle English fige, from Anglo French, from Old Occitan figa, from Vulgar Latin *fica, from Latin ficus fig tree, fig Date: 13th century 1. a. an oblong or pear shaped syconium fruit of a tree (genus Ficus) of the mulberry… … New Collegiate Dictionary
fig — Ficus, the partially dried fruit of Ficus carica (family Moraceae); used as a nutrient, mild laxative, and demulcent. [L. ficus; A.S. fic] * * * Flosequinan Investigator Group * * * fig abbr figure fig fig n 1) an oblong or pear shaped fruit that … Medical dictionary
FIG — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sigles d’une seule lettre Sigles de deux lettres > Sigles de trois lettres Sigles de quatre lettres … Wikipédia en Français
