bagwig

noun

bag·​wig ˈbag-ˌwig How to pronounce bagwig (audio)
: an 18th century wig with the back hair enclosed in a small silk bag

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bagwig was in 1718

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Cite this Entry

“Bagwig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bagwig. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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