1. (n.) A covering for the head, consisting of hair interwoven or united by a kind of network, either in imitation of the natural growth, or in abundant and flowing curls, worn to supply a deficiency of natural hair, or for ornament, or according to traditional usage, as a part of an official or professional dress, the latter especially in England by judges and barristers.

2. (n.) An old seal; -- so called by fishermen.

3. (v. t.) To censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.

4. (n.) A kind of raised seedcake.

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