noun. Something false; a sham.

noun. A small hairpiece; a toupee.

Superadded; done after the work is finished: noting a superadded ornament of sculpture or architecture, especially when inappropriate or in false taste. Also postique.

noun. Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.

noun. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

noun. a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment

"A metal false beard, or postiche, which was a sign of sovereignty, was worn by queens as well as kings ... a fashion existing from about 3000 to 1580 BC."

hairpiece  toupee  weave  wig