1839 A. Ure 1320 Several French schemes have been mounted for making the gig-drum act upon the two sides of the cloth.
1842 G. W. Francis Gig Wheel, a mill in which the nap of woollen cloth is raised by the application of teasles.
1842 W. T. Brande 512/2 Gigs, or gig machines, are rotatory cylinders covered with wire-teeth, for teazling woollen cloth.