coiffeusen.
/kwɑːˈfəːz/, /kwɒˈfəːz/, U.S. /kwɑˈfəz/, /kwɑˈf(j)uz/, /kwɑˈf(j)us/ A woman hair-dresser, esp. one skilled in designing and arranging the coiffures of women.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > barbers and hairdressers > [noun] > female
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1870 Queen 20 July (advt.) The extraordinary perfection acquired by the ‘Coiffeuses’.
1927 Daily Express 5 July 5/5 In big West End saloons the highly skilled coiffeuse and beauty specialist can command £500 a year.
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