Looking for the meaning of the word BIGGINS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BIGGINS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Biggin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century (in an earlier sense). From Middle French beguin (French béguin) child's cap or coif, type of headgear, originally with allusion to the distinctive type of coif fastened beneath the chin worn by the Beguines, transferred use of beguin, masculine form corresponding to beguine
Definition:
A cap, a hood, especially a nightcap (now historical and rare).
Variant Forms:
- biggan
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 15
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 11
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 11
