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Definition of Wig

1. Noun. Hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair.

Definition of Wig

1. n. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers.

2. v. t. To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.

3. n. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers.

4. v. t. To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.

Definition of Wig

1. Abbreviation. (aviation nautical) (context: adjective) wing-in-ground effect ¹

2. Noun. A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness; for cultural or religious reasons; for fashion; or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying. ¹

3. Verb. To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.). ¹

4. Verb. (colloquial) To upbraid, reprimand. ¹

5. Verb. (colloquial) To become very excitable or emotional; to lose control of one's emotions. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wig

1. to provide with a wig (an artificial covering of hair for the head) [v WIGGED, WIGGING, WIGS]

Medical Definition of Wig

1. A kind of raised seedcake. "Wiggs and ale." Origin: Cf. D. Wegge a sort of bread, G. Weck, orig, a wedge-shaped loaf or cake. See Wedge. 1. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers. 2. An old seal; so called by fishermen. Wig tree. See Smoke tree, under Smoke. Origin: Abbreviation from periwig. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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