DALMAHOY

Etymology

The wig is said to have first been worn by a chemist of that name.

Proper noun

Dalmahoy

A surname.

Noun

Dalmahoy (plural Dalmahoys)

(historical) A kind of bushy bob wig, worn by tradesmen etc. in the 18th century.

Source: Wiktionary



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