"wiglet" meaning in All languages combined

See wiglet on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: wiglets [plural]
Etymology: From wig + -let. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wig|let}} wig + -let Head templates: {{en-noun}} wiglet (plural wiglets)
  1. A small wig. Categories (topical): Hair, Headwear

Inflected forms

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