noun
periwig
Periwig (noun) means an old-fashioned decorative wig, once worn by both men and women.
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An old-fashioned decorative wig, once worn by both men and women.
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Etymology
An alteration of Middle French perruque, and a doublet of peruke.
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What is the meaning of periwig?
"periwig" (noun) means an old-fashioned decorative wig, once worn by both men and women.
What is another word for periwig?
Other words for "periwig" include peruke.
