periwig

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Men in the 17th century wore the "periwig" - long, voluminous artificial curls - to denote wealth and high social status.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

As such he must wear periwig and gown at all meetings of Parliament, listen to debates, rule tactfully on parliamentary procedure.

From Time Magazine Archive

Modern listeners found James Hewitt's ideas as quaint as a periwig, but agreed that his music was well worth unearthing.

From Time Magazine Archive

The cumbersome, bottom-heavy periwig, with its almost waist-length expanse of curls, has long since given way to a proliferation of shorter, more comfortable styles.

From Time Magazine Archive

He has breakfasted on board his yacht; he could not eat again before luncheon; he likes the open air, he wishes to sit in the periwig and smoke.

From A House-Party Don Gesualdo and A Rainy June by Ouida