Bagwigs

/ˈbæɡwɪɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bagwig; multiple wigs with hair gathered into pouches at the back.

Etymology

Plural of 'bagwig'. Simple regular pluralization of the compound noun.

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Historical museums have entire collections of bagwigs, and you can date a portrait almost to the decade by how the bag was shaped—fashion archaeology at its finest.

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