Rig \Rig\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rigged; p. pr. & vb. n. Rigging.]

[Norweg. rigga to bind, particularly, to wrap round, rig; cf. AS. wr[=i]han to cover.]

1. To furnish with apparatus or gear; to fit with tackling.

2. To dress; to equip; to clothe, especially in an odd or fanciful manner; -- commonly followed by out.

Jack was rigged out in his gold and silver lace. --L'Estrange.

To rig a purchase, to adapt apparatus so as to get a purchase for moving a weight, as with a lever, tackle, capstan, etc.

To rig a ship (Naut.), to fit the shrouds, stays, braces, etc., to their respective masts and yards.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)