Louis Treize

adjective

Lou·is Treize ˌlü-ē-ˈtrāz

-ˈtrez

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the architecture or furniture of the reign of Louis XIII of France

Word History

Etymology

French, Louis XIII

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Louis Treize was in 1883

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“Louis Treize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Louis%20Treize. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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