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balbriggan

Syllabification: (bal·brig·gan)
Pronunciation: /balˈbrigən/
Definition of balbriggan

noun

  • a fine, unbleached knitted cotton fabric, used for stockings and underwear.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after the town of Balbriggan in Ireland, where it was originally made

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