GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   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.
   
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   Periwig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perwigged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Perwigging .] To dress with a periwig, or with false hair.
   Swift.
   
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