sheitel

noun

shei·​tel

ˈshātᵊl

plural -s

: a wig worn by some Orthodox Jewish matrons in accordance with the tradition of covering the hair as a sign of modesty

Word History

Etymology

Yiddish sheytl, from Middle High German scheitel crown of the head, from Old High German skeitila; akin to Middle Low German schēdele crown of the head, Old English scēadan, scādan to divide, separate

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