bewigged

[ bih-wigd ]

adjective

1. wearing a wig.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bewigged¹

First recorded in 1765–75; be- + wig + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Adams arrived in a fancy new coach, bewigged and be-ruffled but looking underslept and out of sorts.

From Washington Post

Well, nothing except hard feelings from impertinent comments made by bewigged egocentrics with fiery tempers.

From The Daily Beast

Someone like Alexander Nemorov might say that they are really portraits of bewigged heads about to roll.

From The Daily Beast

On Hannah, Miley Cyrus played Miley Stewart, typical student by day, bewigged pop sensation Hannah Montana by night.

From The Daily Beast

Eighteen bewigged barristers—some of the finest criminal lawyers in the country—were also in attendance.

From The Daily Beast

Other bald-headed old gentlemen and bewigged old ladies came in, and he had not time for another word.

From Project Gutenberg

But she was her own bright self when she returned to the bald-headed Ducrot and the bewigged Mrs. Devar.

From Project Gutenberg

But Mr. Silvermann was not at home, the small, faded, bewigged creature told him apologetically.

From Project Gutenberg

Now Law steps in, bewigged, voluminous-jaw'd; Investigates and re-investigates.

From Project Gutenberg

One of those bewigged and painted wretches that hate to be thought over forty.

From Project Gutenberg