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Definition of Biggin
1. Noun. A child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chin.
Generic synonyms: Cap
Definition of Biggin
1. n. A child's cap; a hood, or something worn on the head.
2. n. 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.
3. n. A building.
Definition of Biggin
1. a house [n -S]
Medical Definition of Biggin
1. A child's cap; a hood, or something worn on the head. "An old woman's biggin for a nightcap." (Massinger) Origin: F. Beguin, prob. From the cap worn by the Beguines. Cf. Beguine, Biggon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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