Biggon

Biggon
Biggon Big"gon, Biggonnet Big"gon*net, n. [F. b['e]guin and OF. beguinet, dim of b['e]guin. See {Biggin} a cap.] A cap or hood with pieces covering the ears. [1913 Webster] ||

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  • Biggonnet — Biggon Big gon, Biggonnet Big gon*net, n. [F. b[ e]guin and OF. beguinet, dim of b[ e]guin. See {Biggin} a cap.] A cap or hood with pieces covering the ears. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Biggin — Big gin, n. [F. b[ e]guin, prob. from the cap worn by the B[ e]guines. Cf. {Beguine}, {Biggon}.] A child s cap; a hood, or something worn on the head. [1913 Webster] An old woman s biggin for a nightcap. Massinger. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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