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biggin

big·gin

UK/ˈbɪɡɪn/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a child''s tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin

Origin

Said to have been from the inventor's surname.

Phrases

  • Biggin Hill
  • Newton and Biggin

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