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biggonet

noun
big·​go·​net | \ ˈbi-gə-ˌnet\
plural -s

Definition of biggonet

chiefly Scottish
: a woman's cap or coif of linen

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History and Etymology for biggonet

irregular from biggin entry 2 + -et

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