Periwig


[per-i-wig] /ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪg/

noun
1.
a wig, especially a peruke.
/ˈpɛrɪˌwɪɡ/
noun
1.
a wig, such as a peruke
n.

1520s, perwyke, popular corruption of perruck, from Middle French perruque (see peruke).

Read Also:

  • Periwig-chair

    noun 1. a chair of c1700 having a high, caned back with an elaborately carved cresting.

  • Periwinkle

    [per-i-wing-kuh l] /ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl/ noun 1. any of various marine gastropods or sea snails, especially Littorina littorea, used for food in Europe. 2. the shell of any of these animals. [per-i-wing-kuh l] /ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪŋ kəl/ noun 1. Also called myrtle. a trailing plant, Vinca minor, of the dogbane family, having glossy, evergreen foliage and […]

  • Perizzites

    villagers; dwellers in the open country, the Canaanitish nation inhabiting the fertile regions south and south-west of Carmel. “They were the graziers, farmers, and peasants of the time.” They were to be driven out of the land by the descendants of Abraham (Gen. 15:20; Ex. 3:8, 17; 23:23; 33:2; 34:11). They are afterwards named among […]

  • Perjink

    /pərˈdʒɪŋk/ adjective 1. (Scot) prim or finicky

  • Perjured

    [pur-jerd] /ˈpɜr dʒərd/ adjective 1. guilty of perjury. 2. characterized by or involving perjury: perjured testimony. [pur-jer] /ˈpɜr dʒər/ verb (used with object), perjured, perjuring. 1. to render (oneself) guilty of swearing falsely or of willfully making a false statement under oath or solemn affirmation: The witness perjured herself when she denied knowing the defendant. […]


Disclaimer: Periwig definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.