n (Clothing & Fashion) a plain close-fitting cap, often tying under the chin, worn in the Middle Ages and by children in the 17th century[C16: from French béguin; see beguine]
biggin
(ˈbɪɡən) nScot a construction, esp a house or cottage[see big2]Thesaurus
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biggin - a child's tight-fitting cap; often ties under the chincap - a tight-fitting headdress