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Wigan

¹ American

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

wigan ² American

[wig-uhn] / ˈwɪg ən /

noun

a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.

Wigan British

/ ˈwɪɡən /

noun

an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)
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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In 2023, he sold the restaurant and home as his family moved to a house in Wigan, Greater Manchester, which he bought in cash.

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They met in 2010 and started a relationship a year later before they married in November 2014 and moved to Hindley, Wigan.

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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.

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

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