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Check Out Maven's "Word of the Day", which happened to be BigWig. http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19980818
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When was the wig invented?
The first wig was invented in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians wore wigs to protect their shaved heads from the sun.
When was the wig first invented?
Egypt
Where does the word democracy come from?
the word democracy derived from an ancient greek term
Where did the term hand over fist come from?
Probably a nautical term used when hauling a rope, originally quoted as 'hand over hand'
What does the term 'buck' originally come from?
The PIE base *bhugo, meaning male goat.
Where does the term big wig come from?
In the late 1700's it was common practice for men to wear wigs. The bigger the wig, the more expensive they were, thus; the term big wigs refer to those who had a lot of money and power.
Where did the term bigwig come from?
From the 1700's when important people in England wore wigs and the bigger the wig the more important you were
How big is a fig in a wig?
as big as a mig in tig
What is a barristers wig called?
Periwig or peruke is the term for the horsehair wig.
What rhymes with big and has to do with a ball?
wig
Does big and wing rhyme?
No. Big - Wig Wing - Ping
What is a big wig?
A person who has an important and powerful position. From the 18th century when distinguished men wore big wigs.
What rhymes with big rig?
Fig wig!
What rhythm with big?
wig,fig,pig
Where does the term hench come from?
The term "Hench", comes from the words Big and Bulky
How many words can you rhyme with pig?
There are several words that rhyme with "pig," such as big, wig, jigg, and dig.
What does the expression big wig means?
it means stalwart
