Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A rig; an outfit; a suit of clothes; a costume.

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Examples

  • As a rule, I have no time for Jeremy Clarkson, but he is right about the risibility of this rig-out.

    Barefoot in the Park: Keeping Up Appearances BikeSnobNYC 2010

  • I still had my Pathan rig-out stowed away, and I could see that the time was fast approaching when, game ankle or no, Flashy was going to have to take his chance over the wall.

    Fiancée 2010

  • Elspeth was in her element, flaunting her mature charms on the first evening in a Paris rig-out which drew glittering smiles of envy from the female brigade and an approving grunt and leer from Bertie.

    Watershed 2010

  • Purdy had tramped down from Tarrangower, blanket on back, and stood in need of a new rig-out from head to foot.

    Australia Felix 2003

  • And what could have possessed the Admiral to come on shore in that rig-out, when one could swear he would seize five minutes to change into mufti or at least into undress uniform, was more than his secretary could conceive.

    The Complete Father Brown 2003

  • And what could have possessed the Admiral to come on shore in that rig-out, when one could swear he would seize five minutes to change into mufti or at least into undress uniform, was more than his secretary could conceive.

    The Complete Father Brown 2003

  • She never wanted to see any part of this S&M rig-out again!

    The Warslayer Edghill, Rosemary 2002

  • And so, Rodya, you are set up with a complete new rig-out, for your overcoat will serve, and even has a style of its own.

    Crime and Punishment 2002

  • Satiran had asked for and gotten the full formal rig-out, with barding, bridle bells, and all.

    Brightly Burning Lackey, Mercedes 2000

  • Elspeth was in her element, flaunting her mature charms on the first evening in a Paris rig-out which drew glittering smiles of envy from the female brigade and an approving grunt and leer from Bertie.

    Flashman And The Tiger Fraser, George MacDonald, 1925- 1999

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