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gigot definition

gigot (jig′ət, z̸hē gō′)

noun

  1. a leg of mutton, lamb, veal, etc.
  2. a leg-of-mutton sleeve

Etymology: Fr < OFr, leg of mutton, dim. of gigue, a fiddle < MHG giga, a fiddle: for IE base see jig

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