01 n. A child's cap; a hood, or something worn on the head.
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A child's cap; a hood, or something worn on the head.“An old woman's biggin for a nightcap.” — Massinger.
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Webster, 1913
Biggin
· Big·gin
· IPA /ˈbɪɡɪn/
02 n. A coffeepot with a strainer or perforated metallic vessel for holding the ground coffee, through which boiling water is poured; -- so calle…
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A coffeepot with a strainer or perforated metallic vessel for holding the ground coffee, through which boiling water is poured; -- so called from Mr. Biggin, the inventor.
03 n. A building.
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A building.[Obs.]