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词汇 pigwidgeon
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Definition of pigwidgeon in English:

pigwidgeon

(also pigwidgin)
noun ˈpɪɡˌwɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • A fairy, dwarf, imp, or elf.

adjective ˈpɪɡˌwɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • Small, insignificant, paltry. Now rare (archaic).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in 1st Part Raigne Selimus. Origin unknown. With the first element perhaps compare pug. It is unclear whether -wiggen, -wiggin in the some forms represent pronunciations with affricate/dʒ/ or plosive/ɡ/, although the rhyme with biggin in quot. 1675 at sense A. 2 strongly suggests the latter. In some forms apparently altered by association with widgeon.

Definition of pigwidgeon in US English:

pigwidgeon

(also pigwidgin)
nounˈpɪɡˌwɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • A fairy, dwarf, imp, or elf.

adjectiveˈpɪɡˌwɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • Small, insignificant, paltry. Now rare (archaic).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in 1st Part Raigne Selimus. Origin unknown. With the first element perhaps compare pug. It is unclear whether -wiggen, -wiggin in the some forms represent pronunciations with affricate/dʒ/ or plosive/ɡ/, although the rhyme with biggin in quot. 1675 at sense A. 2 strongly suggests the latter. In some forms apparently altered by association with wigeon.

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