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François Premier

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Fran·​çois Pre·​mier | \ fräⁿˈswä‧prəˈmyā \

Definition of François Premier

: a furniture style modeled on that of the Italian Renaissance and introduced into France under Francis I

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First Known Use of François Premier

1850, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for François Premier

French, after François premier (Francis I) †1547 king of France

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“François Premier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fran%C3%A7ois%20Premier. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.

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