Periwig
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛɹɪwɪɡ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periwig is a noun meaning (now historical) A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.
Meaning
(now historical) A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.
Example Sentences
Discord periwigg'd with snakes
Methinks she makes almost as fair a sign / As some old gentlewoman in a periwig.
The floods in icie fetters bound. Crusted earth. Every honey-headed twig Wears his snowie Periwig, And every bough his snowy beard.
From her own Head, Megwra takes A Perriwig of twisted Snakes; Which in the nicest Fashion curl'd, Like Toupets of this upper World […]
Word Forms
- periwigs
- periwigging
- periwigged
Synonyms for periwig
Depending on context, synonyms include peruke.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peruke, chevelure, bagwig, perruque, postiche, peruque.
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