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Meaning of WIG

Pronunciation:  wig

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  hairpiece covering the head and made of human or synthetic hair
  2. [n]  British slang for a scolding
 
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 Synonyms: wigging
 
 See Also: chiding, false hair, grizzle, hairpiece, objurgation, periwig, peruke, postiche, scolding

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Wig\, n. [Abbreviation from periwig.]
    1. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or
       united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the
       natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to
       supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or
       according to traditional usage, as a part of an official
       or professional dress, the latter especially in England by
       judges and barristers.
    2. An old seal; -- so called by fishermen.
    {Wig tree}. (Bot.) See {Smoke tree}, under {Smoke}.
    
  2. \Wig\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wigged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
    {Wigging}.]
    To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.
    [Slang]
    
 
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Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming that you are wearing a wig, symbolizes deception, false impressions and falsehood. You may be taking on other people's ideas and opinions and trying to pass them off as your own. You are not being true to your own beliefs. You need to start thinking for yourself. Dreaming that you lose a wig indicates that you have completely lost your mind.
 
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