scratch wig

noun

a short wig, especially one that covers only part of the head.
Also called scratch.

Origin of scratch wig

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby scratch wig

scratch someone's back, scratch test, scratch the surface, scratch together, scratch video, scratch wig, scratchboard, scratchcard, scratcher, scratches, scratchie

Example sentences from the Web for scratch wig

  • Julian and Digby stood up, and the hook descended, its barbs becoming entangled in the curls of the scratch-wig.

    Digby Heathcote |W.H.G. Kingston