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wigmaker

American  
[wig-mey-ker] / ˈwɪgˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person who makes or sells wigs.


Etymology

Origin of wigmaker

First recorded in 1705–15; wig + maker

Example Sentences

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The three‑act farce tells the story of a credulous father whose obsession with astrology leads him to force his young daughter to marry an old wigmaker.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Despite being a wigmaker for eight years, she said it was not an easy task as she "felt exhausted" during the process.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2023

Both Morgan and Byrne immediately thought of wigmaker Martial Corneville.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2020

Every wigmaker has their own process and the way that they make a pattern.

From Slate • May 6, 2020

In most cases there have been advance paragraphs about the pictures, miniatures, statues, statuettes, medallions, bas-reliefs, etc., consulted by the actor, and concerning the contrivances of the wigmaker, even the bootmaker and tailor.

From Our Stage and Its Critics By "E.F.S." of "The Westminster Gazette" by Spence, Edward Fordham

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