{"era":"current","word":"gig","meaning":"A single professional engagement","children":[{"era":"1920s","word":"gig","meaning":"a job, engagement (especially for jazz musicians)","children":[{"era":"1600s","word":"gig","meaning":"a light two-wheeled carriage, a small boat","children":[{"era":"pre-1100","word":"giga","meaning":"to whirl, spin","children":[],"language":"Old Norse"}],"language":"English (earlier sense)"}],"language":"English slang"}],"language":"Modern English"}