# periwig

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɛɹɪwɪɡ/

## Definitions
1. A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

## Etymology
Alteration of Middle French perruque. Doublet of peruke.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/periwig