The word 'peruke' originally came from French as 'perruque'

'Peruke' is a word borrowed from French 'perruque'. The word entered the English language some time around 1573.

peruke [noun] [circa 1573]

• wig
• one of a type popular from the 17th to the early 19th century

Meaning: wig; one of a type popular from the 17th to the early 19th century.

Etymology: Middle French perruque; from Old Italian parrucca; perrucca hair; wig.

Topics: Clothing:Accessories.

Origin: From French to English.

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