wigan

noun

wig·an ˈwi-gən

: a stiff plain-weave cotton fabric used for interlining

Etymology

Wigan, England

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of wigan was in 1771

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“Wigan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wigan. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Wigan

Wig·an ˈwi-gən

town in Greater Manchester, northwestern England, west of Manchester population 104,000

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