Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1825-1828
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BIGGIN, BIGGEN, BIGGIE, n.1 (See third quot.) Rare in later Eng.Sc. 1825 Scott The Talisman vi.:
Methinks a coif would become thy lowering features as well as a child's biggin would beseem mine.Sc. 1828 Scott F. M. Perth xvii.:
But to be reduced from helmet and steel-coat, to biggen and gown, in a night-brawl . . .Lnk., Ayr. 1825 Jam.2:
Biggie, Biggin. A linen cap. . . . Biggie is used in Lanarks.
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