wigan
noun
a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.
wigan
1 American
[wig-uhn]
/ ˈwɪg ən /
noun
Wigan
2
American
[wig-uhn]
/ ˈwɪg ən /
noun
Wigan
British
/ ˈwɪɡən /
noun
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an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)
Etymology
Origin of wigan
1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced
Example Sentences
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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
Wigan - who had their only try-scorer Mia-Jayne Atherton and Eva Hunter sin-binned in the first half - were left stunned after an uncharacteristically error-strewn display.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Without the influential Tara Jane Stanley through concussion, they were odds against but with Wigan unable to get into their free-flowing stride, York's superb determination saw them over the line.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Only five clubs have won Grand Finals since the first was staged in 1998; Wigan, St Helens, Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Wigan now have a bye week by virtue of a top two place and will be at home for their Super League play-off semi-final on Saturday, 12 September, live on the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
She has settled herself in one of the larger houses in the bend of the semi-circle at the top, which was erstwhile the dwelling-place of Mr. Alfred Wigan.
From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Helen C. Black
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