单词 | wig-stand |
释义 | > as lemmaswig-stand wig-stand n. a support, usually of wood or porcelain, comprising a base and rounded stem upon which a wig may rest when not in use (cf. wig-block n.). ΘΚΠ society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > furniture and fittings > stand > [noun] > other stands boot-rack1837 umbrella-stand1837 watch-stand1858 pot stand1868 wig-stand1883 tie rack1916 patio stand1969 1883 R. W. Procter Barber's Shop (rev. ed.) xix. 189 Here is the lost one's original epitaph (with the wig-stand and block to match)..The Barber's Epitaph. 1911 O. Onions Widdershins i. 18 A couple of mushroom-shaped old wooden wig-stands. 1915 F. W. Burgess Antique Furnit. 212 The so-called wig-stands providing puff-box and powder, and a ewer of rose-water and a bowl, essentials to a gallant of that day, are extremely interesting. 1970 Country Life 17–24 Dec. 1245/2 Hand-painted wig stands from Dodo Designs. < as lemmas |
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