English Explanatory Dictionary

periwig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.
verb
  1. To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛɹɪwɪɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-periwig.wav

Word forms

periwig periwigs periwigging periwigged

Etymology

Alteration of Middle French perruque. Doublet of peruke.

Derived words

tie periwig wig
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