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Edwardian — 1861, in reference to the medieval English kings of that name; 1908 in the sense of of the time or reign of Edward VII (1901 10), and, since 1934, especially with reference to the men s clothing styles (Cf. teddy boy, 1954, for which see TEDDY… … Etymology dictionary
Edwardian — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to the reign of King Edward VII (1901 10). ► NOUN ▪ a person who lived during this period … English terms dictionary
Edwardian — [ed wär′dē ən, edwôr′dē ən] adj. designating or of the reigns of any of the English kings named Edward; specif., a) designating, or in the style of, the architecture of the period of the first three Edwards b) of or characteristic of the time of… … English World dictionary
Edwardian — [[t]edwɔ͟ː(r)diən[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Edwardian means belonging to, connected with, or typical of Britain in the first decade of the 20th century, when Edward VII was King. ...the Edwardian era. ...his old Edwardian office. ...a baggy Edwardian… … English dictionary
Edwardian — adjective Date: 1908 of, relating to, or characteristic of Edward VII of England or his age; especially of clothing marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and long narrow fitted suits and high collars for men • Edwardian noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Edwardian — adj. Edwardian is used with these nouns: ↑era, ↑splendour … Collocations dictionary
Edwardian — Ed|ward|i|an [edˈwo:diən US ˈwo:r ] adj relating to the time of King Edward VII of Britain (1901 1910) ▪ an Edwardian house … Dictionary of contemporary English
Edwardian — Ed|ward|i|an [ ed wɔrdiən ] adjective in the styles that were popular in the U.K. at the time of King Edward VII: Edwardian furniture … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Edwardian — adjective connected with or coming from the time of King Edward VII of Britain (1901 1910): Edwardian furniture … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Edwardian — UK [edˈwɔː(r)dɪən] / US [edˈwɔrdɪən] adjective in the styles that were popular in the UK at the time of King Edward VII Edwardian furniture … English dictionary
Edwardian rings — are engagement rings from the Edwardian period, also known as Belle Epoque. This period was known for its luxurious extravagance in jewelry and in fashion. The era from 1901 to 1910 is named after the reign of King Edward VII, the popularity of… … Wikipedia
