allonge
- noun
- /əˈlɒnʒ/
- Archaic
- In portraits of French nobility, the men often wore a grand allonge to display their status.
Examples
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The museum's costume exhibit features an authentic allonge from the 18th century.
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He completed his historical costume with a white allonge and a velvet coat.
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He wore an elegant allonge to the gala.
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The allonges of the nobility were quite extravagant.
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In portraits of French nobility, the men often wore a grand allonge to display their status.
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The museum's costume exhibit features an authentic allonge from the 18th century.
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He completed his historical costume with a white allonge and a velvet coat.
Synonyms
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3.6
A piece of hair worn to hide baldness or change hairstyle
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9.9
A wig for men often worn by rich people and judges in the past
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9.0
A head covering made from horse hair that judges wear in court
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9.9
A man's wig worn in the 1600s and 1700s
Surface Forms
Etymology
Allonge for a wig comes from the French allonger meaning 'to lengthen' and is linked to the English long. The name fits because the allonge was a long, full wig that 'lengthened' a man's hair to show style and status.