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    Why do English lawyers and judges wear grey wigs?

    Question #40716. Asked by rlaj. (Nov 03 03 3:24 PM)


    mochyn

    		After the English civil war,where the Roundheads had short hair and the supporters of the monarchy had long hair,wigs were worn to protect the identities of the person and the factions they once supported

    Nov 03 03, 3:39 PM

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