scratch wig

noun

1. a short wig, especially one that covers only part of the head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scratch wig¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Scratch′-weed, the goose-grass; Scratch′-wig, a wig that covers only part of the head; Scratch′-work, a kind of wall decoration.—adj.

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We see a tall, stalwart figure, clad in loose-fitting garments; a noble head crowned by a small brown scratch wig; a countenance beaming with kindliness and humor.

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It was not a forensic wig, but a scratch wig, à la Titus—one that any closely cropped gentleman might carry in his pocket to clap on occasionally, when sitting in a theatre, or any other place where currents of cold air prevail.

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Finally the keepers dragged me before a little pompous fellow with a scratch wig and red face, called himself Rington.

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His hair is of a sandy color, and of the scratch wig order of cut.

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