Rigwoodie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rigwoodie is a noun meaning (obsolete, Scotland) rope, chain, or band that crosses the saddle of a horse to support the attachment of a cart.
Meaning
(obsolete, Scotland) rope, chain, or band that crosses the saddle of a horse to support the attachment of a cart.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, Scotland) Fit for the gallows.
Example Sentences
What fee will ye gie me, ye rigwoodie carlin ?
...polished Scotch cart rigwoodie, with shaft rings, draught chains, &c,
As for the ither auld rigwoodie f'adge, her heart is as boss as a bourtrce bush.
But wither'd beldams, auld and droll, Rigwoodie hags wad spean a foal, Lowping an flinging on a crummock, I wonder didna turn thy stomach
Word Forms
- rigwoodies
- rigwiddie
- rigwiddy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rigwiddy, ride, ribbon, rack, roap, robbin.
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