Definition of Peruke. Meaning of Peruke. Synonyms of Peruke

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Definition of Peruke

Peruke
Peruke Per"uke, n. [F. perruque, It. perrucca, parrucca, fr. L. pilus hair. Cf. Periwig, Wig, Peel to strip off, Plush, Pile a hair.] A wig; a periwig.
Peruke
Peruke Per"uke, v. t. To dress with a peruke. [R.]

Meaning of Peruke from wikipedia

- the change of dress, affected by the French Revolution, in the 1790s. Perukes or periwigs for men were introduced into the English-speaking world with...
- Aristotle. The specific epithet is from Latin galericulatum meaning a "peruke" or "wig". The mandarin duck is among the more diminutive types of waterfowl...
- surface; being made of living bone, they are easily broken but can grow back. Perukes (US: /pəˈruːks/) are constantly growing, tumor-like antlers with a distinctive...
- a Diamond Ring and a carnelian ring on his Finger, and a fine Light Tye Peruke". This time, Sheppard was placed in the Middle Stone Room, in the centre...
- Thomas Falconer in judge's rob and peruke, 1854...
- according to Edward Browne, she regularly wore a velvet justacorps, cravat, and peruke (man's wig). While Christina may not have been alone in her own time for...
- (Driller Killer, Perukers, Moderat Likvidation, Black Uniforms) Robert "Lefty" Jörgensen - b**** (1991-1993; died) (Driller Killer, Perukers, Black Uniforms)...
- had been in a long decline and now disappeared among the upper classes. Perukes or periwigs for men were introduced into the English-speaking world with...
- the name may be much simpler, if vulgar. In the days of lace-ruffles, perukes, and brocade Brown Bess was a partner whom none could despise— An out-spoken...
- bang" for financial capitalism in England." In 1748, a fire started at a peruke-maker's in Exchange Alley, and from ninety to one hundred houses were burnt...