Louis Seize

adjective

Lou·is Seize ˌlü-ē-ˈsāz

-ˈsez

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

Word History

Etymology

French, Louis XVI

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Louis Seize was in 1882

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

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