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Bagwig

A wig, in use in the 18th century, with the hair at the back of the head in a bag.

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Wig 76% connected

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…

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Bald adjective · 78% connection

Destitute of the natural or common covering on the head or top, as of hair, feathers, foliage, trees, etc.; as, a bald head; a bald oa…

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Black letter noun · 78% connection

a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries

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Brunonian adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to, or invented by, Brown; -- a term applied to a system of medicine promulgated in the 18th century by John Brown, of Scot…

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Buccaneer noun · 78% connection

A robber upon the sea; a pirate; -- a term applied especially to the piratical adventurers who made depredations on the Spaniards in A…

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Chignon noun · 78% connection

A knot, boss, or mass of hair, natural or artificial, worn by a woman at the back of the head.

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Crown noun · 78% connection

The topmost part of the head (see Illust. of Bird.); that part of the head from which the hair descends toward the sides and back; als…

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Cue noun · 78% connection

The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.

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Eulerian adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to Euler, a German mathematician of the 18th century.

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Fetlock noun · 78% connection

The cushionlike projection, bearing a tuft of long hair, on the back side of the leg above the hoof of the horse and similar animals.…

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Foretop noun · 78% connection

The hair on the forepart of the head; esp., a tuft or lock of hair which hangs over the forehead, as of a horse.

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Frizette noun · 78% connection

A curl of hair or silk; a pad of frizzed hair or silk worn by women under the hair to stuff it out.

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Glassite noun · 78% connection

A member of a Scottish sect, founded in the 18th century by John Glass, a minister of the Established Church of Scotland, who taught t…

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Gothic noun · 78% connection

a heavy typeface in use from 15th to 18th centuries

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Hairy adjective · 78% connection

Bearing or covered with hair; made of or resembling hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; rough with hair; hirsute.

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Hanger noun · 78% connection

That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword.

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Head noun · 78% connection

A headdress; a covering of the head; as, a laced head; a head of hair.

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Joseph noun · 78% connection

An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front.

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Jump noun · 78% connection

A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.

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