gigot, n.m., leg of mutton. pl., (man.) hind legs of a horse; legs, shanks (of persons). Étendre ses —s; to stretch one’s legs. Des manches à —; leg of mutton sleeves.
gigotté, -e, adj., strong-limbed.
gigotter, v.n., to kick about; (fig.) to fidget, to dance, to cut capers.
gigue (jig), n.f., shank; jig.
gilet, n.m., waistcoat, vest. — de flanelle; flannel waistcoat. — d’armes; fencing-jacket. — de force; strait-jacket. — de sauvetage; life-jacket. Donner un — à; (fencing) to beat outright.
gileti-er, n.m., -ère, n.f., waistcoat maker.
gille, n.m., clown, ninny, simpleton; large fishing-net. Faire —; to run away, to become bankrupt.
gimblette, n.f., ring-biscuit, jam-roll.
gingas, n.m., ticking, tick.
gingembre, n.m., (bot.) ginger.