Ed·war·di·an
| \ e-ˈdwär-dē-ən
, -ˈdwȯr- \
, -ˈdwȯr- \
Definition of Edwardian
: 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
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“Edwardian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Edwardian. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Edwardian was in 1908
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