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Biggin
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A child's cap; a hood, or something worn on the head. [1913 Webster]
"An old woman's biggin for a nightcap." [1913 Webster]
Biggin, n.
A coffeepot with a strainer or perforated metallic vessel for holding the ground coffee, through which boiling water is poured; -- so called from Mr. Biggin, the inventor. [1913 Webster]
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