n. Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Superadded; done after the work is finished: noting a superadded ornament of sculpture or architecture, especially when inappropriate or in false taste. Also postique.
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n. something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
n. a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
Word Usage
"A metal false beard, or postiche, which was a sign of sovereignty, was worn by queens as well as kings ... a fashion existing from about 3000 to 1580 BC."