Buzzwigs

/ˈbʌzwɪɡz/ noun

Definition

Plural of buzzwig; multiple wigs of the thick, bushy style that were fashionable in earlier centuries.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'buzzwig' (compound from 'buzz' + 'wig') formed by adding '-s'. Both component words have Germanic and Dutch origins through historical trade and cultural exchange.

Kelly Says

The plural 'buzzwigs' appears in historical records and portraits from the colonial era—you can see entire gentlemen's collections in museum inventories, sometimes listing dozens of wigs in different colors and styles for different social occasions.

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