Irish jig1
noun
A lively Irish dance; a piece of music for such a dance.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas D'Urfey (?1653–1723), playwright and writer.
Irish-jig2
verb
[no object] To dance an Irish jig.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Punch.
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