English
Etymology
From French béguin. Compare beguine.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�bɪgɪn/

Noun
en-noun

1. archaic A child's cap; (figuratively) childhood.

#:*1819: �my brain has been topsy-turvy, they say, ever since the biggin was bound first round my head; so turning me upside down may peradventure restore it again.� � Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

1. historical An official's hood or coif.
2. Coffee pot that has separate areas for heating the coffee and water.

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