SINCE 1828
Edwardian
adjective
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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