Wig

Definitions

1. 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.
2. A bigwig.
3. Among fishermen, an old seal.
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Equivalents

Examples

“Ye’ve been grossly deceived and put⟳ upon, Milly, and it’s my belief his old ruffian of an uncle in a wig is in the plot against us.”

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