Wigan

¹

[wig-uhn]

noun

1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

wigan

²

[wig-uhn]

noun

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

Wigan

/ 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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Wigan¹

1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced

Example Sentences

The former Wigan boss has made three changes to his 19-man matchday squad to face the Kangaroos at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday after a chastening 26-6 defeat in the opening match at Wembley.

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However, even without Connor, there was already the problem that three did not go into two, with captain George Williams, Wigan's Harry Smith and Hull KR's Mikey Lewis vying for spots in the halves.

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However, he gained a 6-2 victory over Dutchman Martijn Dragt in round one to qualify before losing 6-4 to Rob Owen in the second round at Robin Park Leisure Centre in Wigan.

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Wigan half-back Harry Smith has been recalled after sitting out the first Test, with Canberra's former Warriors forward Morgan Smithies also brought in.

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His former Wigan team-mate Havard and Saints prop Matty Lees made 73 metres between them from 11 carries last Saturday.

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