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Meanings of allonge in English
Synonyms
Examples for "periwig"
Examples for "periwig"
1
It went without saying that the Earl of Hollesley wore a periwig.
2
His great black periwig was as sedulously curled as any at Whitehall.
3
He wore a great brown periwig that set off his rosy face.
4
The composer picked up his staff from the floor and righted his periwig.
5
This is not so cumbrous as a periwig we have noticed.
1
Jacques had taken off the mask and peruke of Goodman Cholera.
2
Another paid thirty louis d'or for the peruke of the king.
3
With a delicate touch, he reset his golden peruke on his sweat-slick skull.
4
The old hussar gave a grim look to the emperor, and raised his peruke.
5
His Excellency shook his majestic peruke, and echoed the lady.
Usage of allonge in English
1
An indorsement written on the allonge is deemed to be written on the bill itself.
2
Enormous allonge perukes and ruffles, the fontange (high headdress), hoops, and high heels, rendered the human race a caricature of itself.
Frequent collocations
Allonge through the time