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Definition of Peruke
1. Noun. A wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Definition of Peruke
1. n. A wig; a periwig.
2. v. t. To dress with a peruke.
Definition of Peruke
1. Noun. A wig, especially one with long hair on the sides and back, worn mainly by men in the 17th and 18th centuries. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peruke
1. a wig [n -S] : PERUKED [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peruke
Literary usage of Peruke
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Publications of the Harleian Society by Harleian Society (1889)
"... of Christ Shepheard, of Sl Bridget's Joseph Tomlinson, of Sunbury, Middx., Barber &
peruke Maker, B., & John Win, Cordwainer, B., & Sarah Poplin, ..."
2. Collectanea Relating to Manchester and Its Neighbourhood, at Various Periods by John Harland (1866)
"Written, in the year 1745, hy THOMAS PODMORE, at that time Barber and peruke
Maker in Manchester.— " From the beginning it was not so. ..."
3. Records Relating to the Early History of Boston by Boston (Mass.). Registry Dept (1894)
"Voted, that the same be granted him — drawn for Upon the Application of the
several peruke Makers who have entered into a written Agreement, ..."
4. A Glossary; Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Thomas Wright (1867)
"Since GV the cabling barber went two miles to trim a gentleman, and having powder'd
and comb'd hie peruke, with many dexterous snaps of his finger», ..."
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