WIG, in Saxon, signifies war. It is found in some names. WIG, noun [G., roll butter. It would seem that the sense is a roll or twist interwoven.] 1. A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network; formerly much worn by men. 2. A sort of cake.
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