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Definition of Catrigged
1. a. Rigged like a catboat.
Definition of Catrigged
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catrigged
Literary usage of Catrigged
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps (1889)
"Linen, when badly creased, is said to he catrigged. North. CATS. Coverings under
which soldiers might lie, ready to attack. Gifford seems to have explained ..."
2. A Dictionary of Archaic and Provincial Words, Obsolete Phrases, Proverbs by James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps (1847)
"Cupboards near chimneys, of cat-gut. Strings for hats were also called where
dried beef and provisions are kept. North. catrigged. Linen, when badly creased ..."
3. Boat Sailing in Fair Weather and Foul by Ahmed John Kenealy (1905)
"The catrigged boat, with stationary ballast and a centerboard, may be said to be
the type generally preferred in those waters. ..."
4. Nanna, a Story of Danish Love: A Story of Danish Love (Poul Og Virginie by Holger Drachmann (1901)
"In some points they are as uncertain as a catrigged vessel in a storm!' At last
it became too tiresome for the good captain. He looked for company outside ..."
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