biggin
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1big·gin

noun \ˈbi-gən\

Definition of BIGGIN

archaic

Variants of BIGGIN

big·gin or big·ging \ˈbi-gən\

Origin of BIGGIN

Middle English bigging, from biggen to dwell, from Old Norse byggja; akin to Old English bēon to be
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with BIGGIN

2biggin

noun

Definition of BIGGIN

archaic
: cap:
a : a child's cap
b : nightcap

Origin of BIGGIN

Middle French beguin
First Known Use: 1530

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