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thig | whig |

As a verb thig

is to beseech; supplicate; implore.

As a noun whig is

(uk|politics) a member of an 18th- and 19th-century political party in britain that was opposed to the tories, and eventually became the liberal party.

thig

English

Verb

(thigg)
  • To beseech; supplicate; implore.
  • To solicit, usually by begging; ask as alms; beg.
  • To make supplication.
  • To profit by or live on the gifts of others.
  • To take alms.
  • (ambitransitive, Scotland) To crave; seek (a favour).

    • Derived terms

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    whig

    English

    Etymology 1

    Probably related to (whey)

    Noun

    (wikipedia whig) (en noun)
  • (UK, dialect, obsolete) Acidulated whey, sometimes mixed with buttermilk and sweet herbs, used as a cooling beverage.
  • buttermilk

    • Etymology 2

    Compare frig', ' jig

    Verb

    (whigg)
  • Urge forward; drive briskly.
  • Jog along; move or work briskly.
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