The terms Bigwig, Big Wig or Big Wigs has its origins in 17th century France but was not popularized until it reached England in the 18th century. English nobles and others of importance such as priest, judges and lawyers wore wigs as did other professionals. The rich had more to spend on their wigs than those less fortunate. As a result their wigs contained more material and were taller or bigger hence the term Big Wig(s) came to be used to describe people of importance, wealth or those in charge.
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