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Chippendale

adjective Chip·pen·dale \ ˈchi-pən-ˌdāl \

Definition of Chippendale

: of or relating to an 18th century English furniture style characterized by graceful outline and often ornate rococo ornamentation

Origin and Etymology of chippendale

Thomas Chippendale

Chippendale

biographical name Chip·pen·dale \ ˈchi-pən-ˌdāl \

Definition of Chippendale

Thomas 1718–1779 English cabinetmaker

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