wigan

[ wig-uh n ]

/ ˈwɪg ən /

a stiff, canvaslike fabric for stiffening parts of garments.

Origin of wigan

1870–75; after Wigan, where originally produced

wifely, wifey, wig, wig out, wig., wigan, wigeon, wigged, wigger, wiggery, wiggin

Wigan

[ wig-uh n ]

/ ˈwɪg ən /

borough of Greater Manchester, in W England.

Here, according to rude legends, "the River Duglas ran with blood to Wigan three days."

Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) |John Roby
By the way, Wigan, wasn't it foggy on the night of Portman's disappearance?

Christopher Quarles |Percy James Brebner
Ince-hall, the subject of our view, stands about a mile from Wigan, on the left hand of the high road to Bolton.

Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 (of 2) |John Roby
Pursued by a party of horse, the earl dashed into Wigan, and turned into a narrow street.

Boscobel: or, the royal oak |William Harrison Ainsworth

We have been useful to each other, Wigan, because our methods are different.

Christopher Quarles |Percy James Brebner

Wigan

/ (ˈwɪɡən) /

an industrial town in NW England, in Wigan unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former coal-mining centre. Pop: 81 203 (2001)

a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 303 800 (2003 est). Area: 199 sq km (77 sq miles)