friseur

[ free-zœr ]

noun

, French.

, plural fri·seurs [f, r, ee-, zœr].

1. a hairdresser.

friseur

/ frizœr /

noun

1. a hairdresser

Word History and Origins

Origin of friseur¹

C18: literally: one who curls (hair); see frisette

Example Sentences

The Lady Anastasia was in her dressing-room in the hands of her friseur, the French hairdresser, and her maid.

From Project Gutenberg

Wilhelm listened to her quavering with great patience, being anxious for the friseur's departure before he should begin to read.

From Project Gutenberg

He looked at the friseur with a painful feeling, hoping every moment that the tower of curls would be complete.

From Project Gutenberg

Let your man learn of the best friseur to do your hair well, for that is a very material part of your dress.

From Project Gutenberg

That extempore friseur was never caught afterward with a pair of "thinning-scissors" in his hand!

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• beautician