full fig
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Full costume, male or female uniform or evening dress.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “full fig” mean?
Full costume, male or female uniform or evening dress.
Is “full fig” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.