crepe hair

noun

1. false hair, usually of plaited wool or vegetable fibers, used in theatrical makeup for making artificial beards, sideburns, etc.

crepe hair

noun

1. artificial hair, usually plaited and made of wool or vegetable fibre, used in theatrical make-up

Word History and Origins

Origin of crepe hair¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

A great tin box of crepe hair is also at hand, for Mr. Irving makes all his own moustaches.

From Project Gutenberg

A wig, a stick of grease-paint, a threepenny twist of crepe hair, and there you are!

From Project Gutenberg

From one to another he ran, armed with his hare's foot, his box of paints and his bundle of crepe hair.

From Project Gutenberg

And they won't stand for the crepe hair, so pop has got to raise a brush and he's mad.

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