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• wigan
  wigan

  noun

  a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.
• Wigan
  Wigan

  noun

  borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

wigan

¹ American  

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

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

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Wigan ² American  

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

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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

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Example Sentences

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wigan Wigan

Turn up and baste solid, and fasten turn up, to wigan, same as before.

From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Vanness Copeland

Platt Bridge is one of the most deprived parts of Wigan.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

As well as line dancing, the centre is home to Wigan table tennis club.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The 37-year-old began his career at Derry City before moving to Sunderland and appearing for a number of clubs in the Premier League and Championship, including Sunderland, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke and Wigan Athletic.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In the Super League era, Warrington have been the eternal bridesmaids, watching on as traditional rivals Wigan and St Helens have swept up the silverware.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Romney and Bilsington, priories in Kent, were founded in 1257 by John Maunsell, provost of Beverley, treasurer of York, rector of Maidstone, Kent, and of Wigan, Lancashire; he was also Chief-justice of England.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Richard Crashaw

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