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Etymology

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wig +‎ -dom

Noun

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wigdom (uncountable)

  1. (rare, humorous) The realm or sphere of wigs.
    • 1886, The Illustrated London News, volume 89, page 588:
      WIGS AND WIGDOM: A NEW JUDGE.
    • 1973, Ruth Drake, Redbook's Complete Guide to Beauty, page 93:
      You'd be right in the mainstream — frosted wigs are one of the biggest sellers in wigdom.