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perukier
perukier rare. (pɛrəˈkɪə(r)) [Anglicized form of perruquier.] A wig-maker. Hence peruˈkiership (nonce-wd.), the office or art of a wig-maker.1822 W. H. Pyne Wine & Walnuts (1824) II. iv. 26 It certainly was a skilful piece of perukiership. 1892 W. B. Scott Autobiog. Notes I. 44 On one side was a per...
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perruquier
‖ perruquier (pɛrykje) Also 8 peruquier; rarely anglicized as perukier, q.v. [Fr., f. perruque peruke.] One who makes, dresses, or deals in perukes; a wig-maker.1753 Foote Eng. in Paris i. i, All the fraternity of men makers,..taylors, perruquiers, hatters, hosiers. 1837 Thackeray Ravenswing ii, The...
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