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4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Wigg \Wigg\, Wig \Wig\, n. [Cf. D. wegge a sort of bread, G. weck, orig., a wedge-shaped loaf or cake. See {Wedge}.] A kind of raised seedcake. ``Wiggs and ale.'' --Pepys. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Wig \Wig\, n. [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}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Wig \Wig\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wigged}; p. pr & vb n. {Wigging}.] To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold. [Slang] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: wig n 1: artificial head of human or synthetic hair 2: British slang for a scolding [syn: {wigging}]
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