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Wig

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.

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Bagwig 76% connected

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

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Grizzle 76% connected

Gray; a gray color; a mixture of white and black.

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Periwig 76% connected

A headdress of false hair, usually covering the whole head, and representing the natural hair; a wig.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Peruke 76% connected

A wig; a periwig.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Objurgation 76% connected

The act of objurgating; reproof.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scolding 76% connected

of Scold

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wigging 92% connected

of Wig

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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