full fig
Example Sentences
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Glossy magazines are stuffed with hunts in full cry, yachts in full sail, garden parties in full fig.
From Time Magazine Archive
Winter—we declare—and in full fig with his powdered wig!
From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John
He was on his way to a party, and so was dressed in full fig, a thing he hated very much, but had to put up with on such occasions.
From The Wolf Patrol A Tale of Baden-Powell's Boy Scouts by Finnemore, John
I am continually tormented here by noble sportsmen going by my window in full fig.
From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by Frith, William Powell
Having got themselves up in full fig, as required on such occasions, they pulled away for the flag-ship.
From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.
