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Definition of Wig
1. Noun. Hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair.
Generic synonyms: False Hair, Hairpiece, Postiche
2. Noun. British slang for a scolding.
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. 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.
Lexicographical Neighbors of WIG
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