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balbriggan

Pronunciation: /balˈbrɪg(ə)n/

Definition of balbriggan

noun

[mass noun]
  • a knitted cotton fabric, used for stockings and underwear: [as modifier]:balbriggan stockings

Origin:

late 19th century: named after the town of Balbriggan in Ireland, where it was originally made

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