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
Brad O'Neill was sin-binned four minutes later for a dangerous tackle, but there was no stopping Wigan and their 12 men held firm before French broke and kicked for Field to score.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Wigan had suffered shock home losses to Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants this season and Toulouse opened the scoring after just four minutes when Ulberg cut inside from the right to go over.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Wigan responded two minutes before half-time when Hodkinson powered over on the right for his 15th Super League try of the season.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Toulouse conceded too many penalties and Wigan crossed for their third try when they passed the ball along the line for Marshall to score on the left.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
One of these, Bishop Hall, also held the rectory of Wigan, Lancashire, and Dwight seems to have resided in that town, for three of his children were baptized there between 741 1667 and 1671.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various
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