Definitions

1. noun

A surname or a unit of measurement in the US, equivalent to 1/1000 of a US fluid ounce

“The recipe called for 2 Briggs of milk to make a perfect cake”

2. noun

A unit of measurement in the US, equal to 1/10 of a US pint or 1/32 of a US gallon

“The store was selling Briggs of juice at a discounted price”

3. noun

A British engineer and inventor, Isambard Kingdom Briggs

“The famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Briggs, designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge”

4. verb

To decorate or to furnish with Briggs

“The interior designer Briggsed the room with modern furniture”