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- [per-i-wig]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪg/
- /ˈpe.rɪ.wɪɡ/
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- [per-i-wig]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌwɪg/
Definitions of periwig word
- noun periwig a wig, especially a peruke. 1
- noun periwig wig 1
- noun periwig a wig, such as a peruke 0
- noun periwig a wig; specif., one of the type worn by men in the 17th and 18th cent., usually powdered and having the hair gathered together at the back with a ribbon 0
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Origin of periwig
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; earlier perwyke, alteration of Middle French perruque peruke
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Parts of speech for Periwig
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
periwig popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
periwig usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for periwig
noun periwig
- hair extension — attached length of hair
- hair implant — the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness.
- hairpiece — a toupee.
- wig — an artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish or more attractive.
Top questions with periwig
- what is a periwig?
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