compar. of BIG. Also sb. One who is bigger; a superior in size.
1562. J. Heywood, Prov. & Epigr. (1867), 39. His biggers or betters.
1582. N. T. (Rhem.), Acts xiv. 22, note. As if they should translate … Maior of London, the Bigger of London.
1869. Mrs. Whitney, Hitherto, iv. 50. Its own capacity to take in sunshine as fast, in proportion, as its biggers and betters.
