Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peruked
Adjective
/pəˈrjuːkt/
Definition
Wearing a wig, especially a periwig, which was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Examples
- After the grand ceremony, the guests, all peruked, gathered for the feast.
- The actors in the play were peruked to fit the historical theme.
Meaning
The term ‘peruked’ refers to the state of having a wig on one’s head, particularly one styled in the fashion of a periwig. This term is often associated with historical fashion where wigs were a symbol of status and elegance.
Synonyms
- wigged
- periwigged
- wig-worn
