Tudor

adjective

Tu·​dor ˈtü-dər How to pronounce Tudor (audio)
ˈtyü-
1
: of or relating to the English royal house that ruled from 1485 to 1603
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Tudor period
Tudor noun

Word History

Etymology

Henry Tudor (Henry VII of England)

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Tudor was in 1779

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Cite this Entry

“Tudor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tudor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Tudor

biographical name

Tu·​dor ˈtü-dər How to pronounce Tudor (audio)
ˈtyü-
Antony 1908(or 1909)–1987 originally William Cook American (British-born) ballet dancer and choreographer
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