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
She would not move, and thereupon he, in a fever of gallantry, jumped overboard up to the waist in full fig; and one of the men following his example, we were soon afloat.
From Great Sea Stories by French, Joseph Lewis
She would not move, and thereupon he in a fever of gallantry jumped overboard up to the waist in full fig; and one of the men following his example, we were soon afloat.
From Tom Cringle's Log by Scott, Michael
“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
Deuce of a time since he had dined in full fig!
From Five Tales by Galsworthy, John
