Jig

n. [O. Fr. gigue, gige, a string-instrument, N. Fr. gigue, dance, tune, gig. See GIG.]

1. (Mus.) A light, brisk musical movement, generally consisting of six quavers in a bar. Moore.
2. A frolicsome, quick dance, to such a movement. “Hot and hasty, like a Scotch jig.” Shak.
3. A light, humorous piece of writing, especially in verse; a ballad; a farce. [Obs.] Nares.

A jig shall be clapped at, and every rhyme Praised and applauded. Beaumont. 4. A piece of sport; a trick; cajolery. What dost think of This innovation? Is't not a fine jig, A precious cunning, in the late Protector? Beau. & Fl. 5. An artificial squid used in trolling for fish; generally a spoon-shaped piece of pewter, bone, &c., with a hook inserted at the end. [U. S.] Bartlett.