wigan

¹

[wig-uhn]

noun

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

Wigan

²

[wig-uhn]

noun

1. borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

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 return of derby fixtures will form the centrepiece of the event across 4-5 July, with Hull KR v Hull FC and Wigan v St Helens among the fixtures.

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Hull KR won the Challenge Cup, League Leaders' Shield and Grand Final last season, sealing the title by beating previous champions Wigan Warriors 24-6 at Old Trafford in October.

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Elsewhere, last season's beaten Grand Finalists Wigan start the season at Castleford on Sunday, 16 February in a game that will be live on BBC iPlayer.

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The first wave of £400m in funding will be invested in house building schemes such as Oldham's Prince's Gate development and Wigan's Cotton Works.

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Since then, the former Wigan boss has won 14 of his 19 matches in charge.

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