"Higgin" meaning in English

See Higgin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈhɪɡɪn/
Rhymes: -ɪɡɪn Etymology: From a Middle English [Term?], a diminutive of Hick, from Richard. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm}} Middle English [Term?] Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Higgin
  1. A surname transferred from the given name. Related terms: Higgins
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