Periwig
periwig (?), n. (OE. perrwige,perwicke, corrupt. fr. F. perruque; cf. OD.
peruyk, from French. See Peruke, and cf. Wig.)
A headdress of false hair, usually covering the whole head, and
representing the natural hair; a wig. Shak.
periwig , v. t. (imp. p. pr. & vb. n.
Perwigging (?).) To dress with a periwig, or with false
hair. Swift.
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