Defn: A fixed star of the first magnitude in the left foot of the constellation Orion. [Written also Regel.]
RIGESCENT Ri*ges"cent, a. Etym: [L. rigescens, p. pr. fr. rigescere to grow stiff.]
Defn: Growing stiff or numb.
RIGGER
Rig"ger, n.
1. One who rigs or dresses; one whose occupation is to fit the rigging of a ship.
2. A cylindrical pulley or drum in machinery. [R.]
RIGGING
Rig"ging, n.
Defn: DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails. Running rigging (Naut.), all those ropes used in bracing the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like. — Standing rigging (Naut.), the shrouds and stays.
RIGGISH
Rig"gish, a.
Defn: Like a rig or wanton. [Obs.] "Riggish and unmaidenly." Bp.
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