[Dixielandjazz] Origin of "gig"

[mmckay]

A "Gig" is a small boat carried by a larger boat to be used to run into the
dock or for short trips ("The Captains Gig")  If you were going into shore
or for a quick trip, it was a "Gig."  I'm sure the word was just carried
over to cover any small job or event.

One guy's opinion.

Martin McKay (Designated Listener) 

-----Original Message-----
From: dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com
[mailto:dixielandjazz-bounces at ml.islandnet.com] On Behalf Of Robert Smith
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 8:06 AM
To: DJML
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Origin of "gig"

As Robert said: "Most of the places checked said gig's origins are unknown
... ".

However, the French word for "jig" (old quick dance) is "gigue", and the
Norwegian word is "gigg", so here is a possible line of derivation.

Cheers

Bob Smith


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