full fig

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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

A fine band was playing the "Marseillaise;" the officers, in full fig, were lounging about, some playing cards, some singing to the time--all full of hope.

From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis

“Now, my lads, let’s show the admiral how smartly we can shorten sail and bring the ship to an anchor,” said the captain, who appeared in full fig on deck.

From Paddy Finn by Webb, Archibald

He was a gallant six-footer of a Highlander "in full fig," with bright tartans, bare knees, barred leggings, and blue bonnet and the most vermilion of cheeks.

From Redburn. His First Voyage by Melville, Herman

Poor little Keeley stood beside the couch, holding her hand; he was still in full fig as Polichinel; and the grotesqueness of his attire contrasted strangely with the anguish depicted on his countenance.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 20, 1841 by Various