peruke

UK
/pəˈruːk/
US
/pəˈruk/

Translations

perukenoun
perukes
pl
UK
/pəˈruːk/
US
/pəˈruk/
The judge wore a traditional peruke during the court session.
Судья носил традиционный парик во время судебного заседания.
perukeverb
peruked
Past Simple
peruked
Past Participle
peruking
Gerund
UK
/pəˈruːk/
US
/pəˈruk/
Archaic, chiefly transitive.
perukeadjective
more peruke
Comp.
most peruke
Super.
Attributive noun use (e.g., “peruke maker”).

Definitions

perukenoun
A type of wig, especially one worn by men in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The judge wore a peruke as part of his traditional court attire.
perukeverb
To supply (someone or something) with a peruke; to fit or cover with a wig.
The actor was carefully peruked to resemble an eighteenth-century gentleman.
perukeadjective
Relating to or designed for a peruke; pertaining to wigs.
He apprenticed himself to a peruke maker.