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scalpette|skælˈpɛt|
[f. scalp n.1 + -ette.]
(See quots. 1887, 1960.)
1881in J. Lichtenfeld Princ. Mod. Hairdressing 35 (Advt.), J. Lichtenfeld's Illustrated Catalogue contains Illustrations and Description of..Invisible Scalpette Fringes, Bébé Scalpette, [etc.]. 1887E. Creer Board-Work vii. 97 What is a scalpette?.. I..consider it to signify an artificial covering for concealing a deficiency of hair, or to cover a bald place upon the female head—but not a wig. 1924Chambers's Jrnl. Oct. 669/1 Skilled hair-workers who will make up wigs, scalpettes. 1960C. W. Cunnington et al. Dict. English Costume 190/1 Scalpette,..a false front of invisible net to which luxuriant tresses are attached. 1961E. S. Turner Phoney War vii. 54 My private drill consists of taking off my scalpette, putting it into the sponge bag and then slipping the latter with its closed outlet downwards into the hip pocket. |