Category:Wig

Wig, n. Etym: [abbreviation from periwig.]

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. (bot.) See smoke Tree, under smoke.

Wig Wig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Wigged; p. pr. & vb. n. Wigging.]

Defn: to censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold. [slang]

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