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Pulling the Wool Over His Eyes

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Pulling the Wool Over His Eyes

Origin of Phrases - P

 

Pulling the Wool Over His Eyes

In the 16th and 17th centuries men of wealth wore wigs made of wool, whether they were bald or not.  If you wanted to put something over a man with a wig you just tilted it down so he couldn't see.
 

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