fig 1
/fig/ , n.
1. any tree or shrub belonging to the genus Ficus, of the mulberry family, esp. a small tree, F. carica, native to southwestern Asia, bearing a turbinate or pear-shaped fruit that is eaten fresh, preserved, or dried.
2. the fruit of such a tree or shrub, or of any related species.
3. any of various plants having a fruit somewhat resembling this.
4. a contemptibly trifling or worthless amount; the least bit: His help wasn't worth a fig.
5. a gesture of contempt.
[ 1175-1225; ME fige figa fica, for L ficus ]
fig 2
/fig/ , n.
1. dress or array: to appear at a party in full fig.
2. condition: to feel in fine fig.
[ 1685-95; earlier feague to liven, whip up fegen to furbish, sweep, clean; akin to FAIR 1 ]