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In the late 1700's it was common practice for men to wear wigs. The bigger the wig, the more expensive they were, thus; the term big wigs refer to those who had a lot of money and power.
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From the 1700's when important people in England wore wigs and the bigger the wig the more important you were
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Periwig or peruke is the term for the horsehair wig.
Fig wig!
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The term "Hench", comes from the words Big and Bulky
A person who has an important and powerful position. From the 18th century when distinguished men wore big wigs.
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it means stalwart