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wigan

1 American  
[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

  1. a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.

Wigan 2 American  
[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

  1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

Wigan British  
/ ˈwɪɡən /

noun

  1. an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)

  2. a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of wigan

1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced

Example Sentences

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The lifelong Liverpool FC fan took up his first role as a priest in Wigan.

From BBC

The 2024 prize was won by rugby league side Wigan Warriors after they won the quadruple.

From BBC

David Hill:, external Won four trophies for Wigan and won one Great Britain cap.

From BBC

Brian Scrivens:, external English dual-code rugby player for Newport RFC also won a rugby league championship title with Wigan.

From BBC

Last year, the Team of the Year prize was awarded to all-conquering rugby league side Wigan Warriors.

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