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Big Wig
Thanks
Michel
Answer
:
In the
1600's, men
and
women took baths only twice a year (May and October)
Women
kept their
hair
covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and
wore wigs.
Wealthy
men could
afford
good wigs made from wool.
They
couldn't wash
the
wigs, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the
wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes.
The
heat would make
the
wig big and fluffy, hence the term "big wig."
Today
we often use
the
term "here comes the Big Wig" because someone appears to be or is
powerful and wealthy.
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