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Date "BIG-WIG" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1827. (references)

Specialty Definition: BIG-WIG

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LiteratureBig-wig (A ). A person in authority, a "nob." Of course, the term arises from the custom of judges, bishops, and so on, wearing large wigs. Bishops no longer wear them. Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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