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Definition of “periwig”

periwig (ˈpɛrɪˌwɪɡ )

C16 perwyke, changed from French perruque wig, peruke

Kneller painted Newton again in 1720, at the height of his fame, this time in a full-bottomed periwig , rather than his own hair.

Lisa Jardine THE CURIOUS LIFE OF ROBERT HOOKE: The Man who Measured London (2003)

Once he was down, his sword clattering to the ground, then Red leapt on the prostrate man, snarling and snapping at his periwig.

Fidelis Morgan THE RIVAL QUEENS: A Countess Ashby de la Zouche Mystery (2002)

Take off his periwig , put him in a city wine bar, and he would simply merge into the scenery.

Times, Sunday Times (2002)

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