full-bottomed
(of a wig) long at the back
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How to use full-bottomed in a sentence
The first species of wig worn in the Courts is that now worn by the Judges at our Cathedrals, called the full-bottomed wig.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John NoakeThe learned historian, whose hat and gloves are at his feet, wears a full-bottomed wig and large round rimmed spectacles.
Rowlandson the Caricaturist. First Volume | Joseph GregoAll kinds of wigs could be seen,—little brown wigs and great, full-bottomed wigs hanging down over their shoulders.
Ben Comee | M. J. (Michael Joseph) CanavanAt the other end of the table sat a peak-faced little gentleman, clean-shaven, in full-bottomed wig.
The Philosopher's Joke | Jerome K. JeromeThe head of Ameneritis is covered with the full-bottomed wig worn by goddesses.
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. II (of 2) | Georges Perrot
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