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Meaning of "wigmaker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WIGMAKER

wigmaker  [ˈwɪɡˌmeɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WIGMAKER

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wigmaker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WIGMAKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wigmaker

Wig

A wig is a head covering made from human hair, animal hair, or synthetic fiber that is worn for fashion or other reasons, including cultural tradition and religious observance. The word wig is short for periwig and first appeared in the English language around 1675. Some people wear wigs to disguise baldness; a wig may be used as a less intrusive and less expensive alternative to medical therapies for restoring hair. Wigs may also be used as an article of apparel, or to fulfill a religious obligation. Actors often wear costume wigs in order to portray characters.

Definition of wigmaker in the English dictionary

The definition of wigmaker in the dictionary is someone that makes wigs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WIGMAKER


bookmaker
ˈbʊkˌmeɪkə
clockmaker
ˈklɒkˌmeɪkə
dealmaker
ˈdiːlˌmeɪkə
decision-maker
dɪˈsɪʒ ənˌmeɪkə
dressmaker
ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkə
drugmaker
ˈdrʌɡˌmeɪkə
hatmaker
ˈhætˌmeɪkə
homemaker
ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə
matchmaker
ˈmætʃˌmeɪkə
moneymaker
ˈmʌnɪˌmeɪkə
mythmaker
ˈmɪθˌmeɪkə
noisemaker
ˈnɔɪzˌmeɪkə
pacemaker
ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkə
peacemaker
ˈpiːsˌmeɪkə
playmaker
ˈpleɪˌmeɪkə
rainmaker
ˈreɪnˌmeɪkə
shoemaker
ˈʃuːˌmeɪkə
tool-maker
ˈtuːlˌmeɪkə
troublemaker
ˈtrʌbəlˌmeɪkə
watchmaker
ˈwɒtʃˌmeɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WIGMAKER

wigger
wiggery
wigging
wiggle
wiggle room
wiggler
wiggly
wiggy
wight
wightly
wigless
wiglet
wiglike
Wigner
Wigtownshire
wigwag
wigwagged
wigwagger
wigwagging
wigwam

WORDS THAT END LIKE WIGMAKER

automaker
bootmaker
cabinet-maker
car maker
coffee-maker
die maker
film-maker
ice maker
lawmaker
maker
mapmaker
market maker
movie maker
newsmaker
pattern maker
policymaker
remaker
speaker
tea-maker
tool maker
winemaker

Synonyms and antonyms of wigmaker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «wigmaker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WIGMAKER

Find out the translation of wigmaker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wigmaker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wigmaker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

wigmaker
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fabricante de pelucas
570 millions of speakers

English

wigmaker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wigmaker
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

wigmaker
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

wigmaker
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wigmaker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wigmaker
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

perruquier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wigmaker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Perückenmacher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

wigmaker
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

wigmaker
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wigmaker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wigmaker
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wigmaker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विगमेकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wigmaker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

wigmaker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wigmaker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

wigmaker
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

wigmaker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

wigmaker
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wigmaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

perukmakare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

parykkmaker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wigmaker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WIGMAKER»

The term «wigmaker» is normally little used and occupies the 139.430 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WIGMAKER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wigmaker» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wigmaker» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about wigmaker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WIGMAKER»

Discover the use of wigmaker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wigmaker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker
Discusses the fashion of wearing wigs in colonial America, how wigs were made, and a wigmaker's role in the colonies.
Kathy Wilmore, 2000
2
The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg: An Account ...
The range of activities of this tradesperson runs the gamut from barbering and hairdressing to the design and fabrication of sought-after wigs, or perukes.
Colonial Williamsburg Fndtn, 1959
3
The Life of a Colonial Wigmaker
Itroduction Main Characters The Life of a Colonial Wigmaker Famous Colonial Wigmakers 22 Glossary 23 Index and Websites 24 For a man living in a Town in colonial America during The i700s, wearing a wig was a key aspecf of being well  ...
Johanna Ehrmann, 2013
4
The Rhode Island Schoolmaster
As there was no going to the court of France in those days without permission of the wigmaker, a wigmaker of course was sent for. In an instant a richly dressed Monsieur, his arms folded in a prodigious muff of furs, and a long sword by his side ...
‎1858
5
The Diary of Edmund Harrold, Wigmaker of Manchester 1712-15
This volume presents a fully-referenced modern edition of the diary of the Manchester barber Edmund Harrold, covering the period 1712-1715.
Edmund Harrold, Craig Horner, 2008
6
The R.I. Schoolmaster
As there was no going to the court of France inthose days without permission of the wigmaker, a wigmaker of course was sent for. In an instant a richly dressed Monsieur, his arms folded in a prodigious mufl' of furs, and a long sword by It was  ...
‎1858
7
Beauty without the Breast
I re- mained in a state of chemotherapy-induced jet lag that prevented me from feeling fully aware or engaged in my surroundings.Julio guided me as I sleepwalked from place-to-place. After hours and hours of work, the wigmaker artist proudly ...
Felicia Marie Knaul, 2013
8
The Wigmaker
A wig maker, Peter Wolff, is found dead and his workshop on fire.
Roger Silverwood, 2012
9
Indiana School Journal: Devoted to Liberal Education ...
As there was no going to court in those days without permission of the wigmaker, a wigmakcr of course was sent for. In an instant a richly dressed Monsieur made his appearance. It was the king's wigmaker, with his servant in livery ...
William Allen Bell, David Marion Geeting, George F. Bass, 1860
10
The Life of Benjamin Franklin
On Dr. Franklin's arrival at Paris, as plenipotentiary from the United States, during the revolution, the king expressed a wish to see him immediately. As there was no going to the court of France in those days without permission of the wigmaker,  ...
Mason Locke Weems, 1873

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WIGMAKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wigmaker is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wigmaker to the Kings does it her way
Jay Dupuis from New Orleans is an Elvis impersonator. He uses the service of Cybele Perruques, a wig maker who makes wigs for people like the Cirque du ... «Montreal Gazette, Dec 14»
2
Ruth Regina, wigmaker and stylist to the stars, is closing up shop
An eighth-generation wigmaker, she began learning the family trade from her father, Joseph Rozini, at his shop in Chicago's Stevens Building when she was ... «MiamiHerald.com, Aug 14»
3
While Broadway Sings Its Praise, The Wigmaker Remains Unsung
Every time you see a Broadway show, chances are a lot of the actors are wearing wigs. Sunday night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards, Broadway's highest ... «NPR, Jun 14»
4
One Hair at a Time: A Wigmaker's Solution for Hair Loss
Almost eight years ago I lost my aunt to cancer. I was a successful hairdresser and attending the Vancouver Film School to become a makeup artist and ... «Huffington Post, Jun 14»
5
Lady Gaga's former wigmaker Max Marshall releases family affair …
Max Marshall studied fashion and once helped make wigs for Lady Gaga, but the Baltimore born 22-year-old has turned her back on the fashion world to ... «euronews, May 14»
6
Wigmakers cash in by wooing older female customers
Earlier this summer, major wigmaker Aderans Co. hosted a wig fair offering free trials and fittings at a department store in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. A 66-year old ... «Asahi Shimbun, Sep 13»
7
Puerto Rican wigmaker goes to Israel
She also knows one key Yiddish word: sheitel-macher (wigmaker). “I'm probably the only Puerto Rican sheitel-macher you'll ever meet,” laughs the vivacious ... «New Jersey Jewish Standard, Aug 13»
8
Newbury Park Custom Wigmaker is Hair to Stay
As the Conejo Valley's premier professional wigmaker, Judy Carr is known for her expertise, creativity and devotion to her clients. Carr's 45 years of experience ... «Agoura Hills Acorn, Jun 13»
9
Wigmaker Joe Rossi has a style that fits with filmmakers
He was trained to put the pieces together by Bob Kelly, the great New York wigmaker who worked on Broadway shows such as “West Side Story” and “South ... «Boston Globe, Jan 13»
10
Wigmaker gets a grip on baldness
Unihair of Japan, the world's biggest wigmaker, is hoping for a big increase in sales through what might be regarded as the ultimate cutting-edge technology – a ... «Financial Times, Nov 10»

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