wigmaker
Definition
Noun: A person whose occupation is the creation and sale of wigs. A wigmaker is a skilled artisan who designs, constructs, fits, and often sells hairpieces.
Usage
The word "wigmaker" is used to identify a person's profession. It is a specific, countable noun. * In the 18th century, a wigmaker was an essential and respected tradesperson. * The costume department hired a professional wigmaker to create historically accurate pieces for the film. * She apprenticed with a master wigmaker to learn the craft.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The profession was particularly prominent in European and American societies from the 17th to early 19th centuries, serving legal, aristocratic, and fashionable clients.
- Modern Context: Today, wigmakers often work in specialized niches such as theater, film, television, medical (for alopecia or cancer patients), and high-fashion hair replacement.
Variants and Related Words
- Wigmaking (n): The craft, art, or business of making wigs.
- Wigmaking requires precision and an understanding of hair textures.
- Perruquier (n): A historical term, of French origin, for a wigmaker.
- Hairpiece artist (n): A modern, broader term that may encompass a wigmaker.
Synonyms
- Peruke maker (archaic)
- Hairpiece maker
- Wig designer
Related Phrases/Idioms
- None directly associated: There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that use the specific word "wigmaker." The profession is typically referenced directly.
Noun
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someone who makes and sells wigs
