n. Dress; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails. [ 1913 Webster ]

Running rigging (Naut.), all those ropes used in bracing the yards, making and shortening sail, etc., such as braces, sheets, halyards, clew lines, and the like. --
Standing rigging (Naut.), the shrouds and stays. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Like a rig or wanton. [ Obs. ] “Riggish and unmaidenly.” Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]