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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

R�gnier was a great favourite with most of his fellow-actors and the employ�s of the Com�die-Fran�aise, but he was positively worshipped by Giovanni, the wigmaker of the establishment.

From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.