Pig'gin, n.

n. [Scot. piggin, pig, a small wooden or earthen vessel, a pitcher, from Gael. pigean, a little earthen jar, pitcher, or pot, diminutive of pigeadh, an earthen jar, pitcher, or pot; Ir. pigin, pighead, W. pigyn or piccyn.] A small wooden vessel with an erect handle, used as a dipper.