bagwig

[ bag-wig ]

noun

1. a wig with the back hair enclosed in a fabric bag, much used in the 18th century.

bagwig

/ ˈbæɡˌwɪɡ /

noun

1. an 18th-century wig with hair pushed back into a bag

Other Words From

• bagwigged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bagwig¹

First recorded in 1710–20; bag + wig

Example Sentences

Detail the circumstances that are said to explain the curious conduct of the celebrated little old man in the bagwig and faded blue velvet coat, that haunts the principal guest bedchamber at Tokenhouse Manor.

From Project Gutenberg

I had another plan in view: my excellent and kind friend, Lord Bagwig, who is very well disposed toward me, would, I have little doubt, have attached you to his mission at Pumpernickel, and you might have advanced in the diplomatic service.

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Viscount Bagwig, our excellent embassador, paid her marked attention.

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During his life he saw the old-fashioned full frock-coat, bagwig, solitaire, and ruffles die away; he saw the decline and fall of knee-breeches for common wear, and the pantaloons invented by himself take their place.

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And, in front of us, two posturing figures in Dresden china colours, rouged, patched, powdered, perfumed, in hoop skirts, flirting with a fan—the lady; in gold-laced wide coat, solitaire, bagwig, ruffles, and red heels—the gentleman.

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