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periwig

Periwig (noun) means a wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

noun
1
A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.
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Etymology

Alteration of Middle French perruque. Doublet of peruke.

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"periwig" (noun) means a wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

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