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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Bighes (pron. bees).
 
Jewels, female ornaments. (Also written bie.)   1
   She is all in her bighes to-day—i.e. in full fig, in excellent spirits, in good humour.   2
 


 Bigaroon.Bight. 

 
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