giglot Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gig"lot, Gig"let noun (Also<

• Giglot
• Giglet

)

Etymology

Cf. Icel. gikkr a pert, rude person, Dan. giek a fool, silly man, AS. gagol, gægl, lascivious, wanton, MHG. gogel wanton, giege fool, and E. gig a wanton person.

Definitions

1. A wanton; a lascivious or light, giddy girl. Obs.

   The giglet is willful, and is running upon her fate. Sir W. Scott.

Gig"lot adjective

Definitions

1. Giddi; light; inconstant; wanton. Obs. "O giglot fortune!" Shak.