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
Jawleyford Court was in full dress to receive him—everything was full fig.
From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith
Coxswain I o' the Commodore's crew,— Under me the fellows that manned his fine gig, Spinning him ashore, a king in full fig.
From John Marr and Other Poems by Melville, Herman
A deputation of the honourable the corporation of barbers duly attended, puffed out in full fig; and even the old quartermaster, pocketing his disappointment, was, at his own special petition, a forgiven and favoured guest.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 339, November 8, 1828 by Various
“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
