[jig.ger] n (1675) 1: one that jigs or operates a jig
2: any of several sails
3: jig 3a
4. a (1): a mechanical device usu. with a jerky reciprocating motion (2): a mold or a machine incorporating a revolving mold on which ceramic items (as plates) are formed b: gadget, doodad
5: a measure used in mixing drinks that usu. holds 1 to
2. ounces (30 to 60 milliliters)
[2]jigger n [perh. fr. Wolof jiga insect] (1781): chigger [3]jigger vb [freq. of
[2]jig] vi (1867): to jerk up and down ~ vt: to alter or rearrange esp. by manipulating "~ an election district"