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What is "Wigwan" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 02-Apr-2023 (11 months, 27 days ago)
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Wigwan
A converted cotton cloth, dyed black, brown or gray, and given a firm starched, plain calender finish, and used for interlinings in men's and boys's clothing to give body to the garment.

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