peruke

/pə'ru:k/
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peruke

A gentleman adjusts his peruke in front of a mirror.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries: A "peruke" is a specific type of wig, typically made of human or synthetic hair, worn by men as a fashionable item of dress during the 17th and 18th centuries. It is often associated with formal court dress, the legal profession, and the aristocracy of that era.
Usage
  • The word "peruke" is a historical term. It is used primarily when discussing historical fashion, costume, or specific historical figures and periods.
  • It is a formal and somewhat archaic word. In modern contexts, the more general term "wig" is typically used, while "peruke" specifies the historical style.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The judge's traditional attire included a black robe and a white peruke.
    • Portraits from the 18th century often show gentlemen wearing elaborately styled perukes.
    • The actor wore an authentic peruke for his role as Louis XIV.
Advanced Usage
  • "To wear the peruke": This phrase can be used metaphorically to signify adopting a formal, traditional, or official role, especially one associated with the past.
    • Upon taking his seat in the high court, he symbolically wore the peruke of his predecessors.
Variants and Related Words
  • Periwig (n): An older term, largely synonymous with "peruke," for a man's wig fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries.
  • Wig (n): The general modern term for an artificial head of hair.
Synonyms
  • Wig: The general term.
  • Hairpiece: A more modern term that can refer to a partial wig or addition of hair.
  • Toupee: Specifically refers to a small wig or hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot (not typically as large or elaborate as a historical peruke).
Antonyms
  • Natural hair: One's own biological hair.
  • Baldness: The state of having no hair on the scalp.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Powdered peruke": A common phrase referring to the practice of powdering these wigs white with starch or flour, a key fashion trend of the era.
    • The ambassador arrived in a coat of silk and a powdered peruke.
peruke

A gentleman adjusts his peruke in front of a mirror.

Noun
  1. a wig for men that was fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries

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