Definition of "periwig" in English

noun

1. (now historical) A wig, especially any kind of stylised wig as formerly worn by men and women.

   • The floods in icie fetters bound. Crusted earth. Every honey-headed twig Wears his snowie Periwig, And every bough his snowy beard.

verb

1. (transitive) To dress with a periwig, or with false hair; to bewig.