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.-an old seal; -- so called by fishermen.-to censure or rebuke; to hold up to reprobation; to scold.-a kind of raised seedcake.