jig的词源

英文词源

jig (n.)

"lively dance," 1560s, perhaps related to Middle French giguer "to dance," or to the source of German Geige "violin." Meaning "piece of sport, trick" is 1590s, now mainly in phrase the jig is up (first attested 1777 as the jig is over). As a verb from 1580s.

中文词源

jig：吉格舞，晃动

可能来自中古法语giguer,扭动，跳舞，词源同gig.

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