Wigg \Wigg\, Wig \Wig\, n. [Cf. D. wegge a sort of bread, G.
weck, orig., a wedge-shaped loaf or cake. See Wedge.]
A kind of raised seedcake. ``Wiggs and ale.'' --Pepys.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Wig \Wig\, n. [Abbreviation from periwig.]
1. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or
united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the
natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to
supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or
according to traditional usage, as a part of an official
or professional dress, the latter especially in England by
judges and barristers.
2. An old seal; -- so called by fishermen.
Wig tree. (Bot.) See Smoke tree, under Smoke.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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