Word of the Day – Peruke

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.”