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Word of the Day – Peruke

By June 11, 2023Word of the Day

Peruke (noun)

pe-rook

a man’s wig of the 17th and 18th centuries, usually powdered and gathered at the back of the neck with a ribbon; periwig.

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French perru(c)que, “head of hair, wig”; further origin uncertain

Example sentences

“His peruke, to the side in a dishevelled state.”

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