Wigs

/wɪɡz/ noun

Definition

Artificial head coverings made from real or synthetic hair that people wear to cover their own hair or change their appearance.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'periwig,' derived from French 'perruque' (from Italian 'perrucca'). The word likely comes from Latin roots meaning 'hair,' and became especially popular in English during the 17th century when elaborate wigs became fashionable.

Kelly Says

Wigs reveal how fashion is actually power: in the 1700s, a man's wig size literally indicated his social status and wealth, so people spent fortunes on hair that wasn't theirs—imagine judging someone's importance by their hairpiece!

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