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
Having got themselves up in full fig, as required on such occasions, they pulled away for the flag-ship.
From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.
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
Sibthorp came out in full fig at Sir Robert Peel’s dinner.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 18, 1841 by Various
Presently before us appeared a gorgeous officer, in full fig.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 45, July, 1861 by Various
