Definition

A type of soft, knitted cotton fabric that is often used to make underwear or hosiery.

Example

She bought a pair of balbriggan socks for the winter.

Conversation

I just bought some new clothes for the summer.

That's great! Did you get anything interesting?

Yeah, I got a couple of shirts and a pair of balbriggan shorts.

Cool! I've never heard of balbriggan before. What is it like?

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Root Explanation

Balbriggan originates from the name of a town in Ireland, specifically from the Irish "Baile Bríghin" meaning "the town of Brighin". The term is associated with a type of knitted cotton fabric that was first produced in this town.

Memory Tip

Think of the town 'Balbriggan' in Ireland, which is known for its unique knitted fabric. This helps you remember that 'balbriggan' refers to a specific type of fabric.

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