Emily Dickinson Lexicon

GIG, n. [It. giga, a jig; Fr. gigue, a jig, a romp; Sw. giga, a jews-harp; Ice. gigia, a fiddle.]

1. Any little thing that is whirled round in play. Locke.
2. A light carriage with one pair of wheels, drawn by one horse; a chair or chaise.
3. A fiddle.
4. A dart or harpoon. [See Fishgig.]
5. A ship's boat.
6. A wanton girl.