An artificial covering of hair worn on the head to add fullness or cover baldness.
Compound word: 'hair' (from Old English 'hær') + 'piece' (from Old French 'piece'). This modern compound emerged in the 20th century as wigs became more specialized.
Hairpieces have existed for thousands of years—ancient Egyptians wore them as status symbols—but the word 'hairpiece' itself is surprisingly modern, created when they became a common commercial product.
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