friseur
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of friseur
C18: literally: one who curls (hair); see frisette
Example Sentences
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At six o'clock in the morning I am already done with my friseur, and at seven I am fully dressed.
From Mozart: the man and the artist, as revealed in his own words by Kerst, Friedrich
I patronized every complexion-specialist, friseur, perukier, manicurist and fashionable barber in that part of the world.
From Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire by White, Edward Lucas
He looked at the friseur with a painful feeling, hoping every moment that the tower of curls would be complete.
From Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
I determined to go into Italy, where there are Abbat�s with powdered wigs, and encouragement is yet afforded to an accomplished friseur.
From The Devil's Elixir Vol. II (of 2) by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)
It was the custom that, while Her Majesty's head was powdering and her powdering-gown had been placed upon the Royal person, she should be left sola with her friseur, when she usually read the newspapers.
From The Ladies A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty by Beck, L. Adams (Lily Adams)
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