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Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Wigg \Wigg\, Wig \Wig\, n. [Cf. D. wegge a sort of bread, G.
   weck, orig., a wedge-shaped loaf or cake. See {Wedge}.]
   A kind of raised seedcake. ``Wiggs and ale.'' --Pepys.

Wig \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}.

Wig \Wig\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Wigged}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Wigging}.]
   To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.
   [Slang]

Source : WordNet®

wig
     n 1: hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic
          hair
     2: British slang for a scolding [syn: {wigging}]
     [also: {wigging}, {wigged}]
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