adjective Etymology: French, from (le premier) ~ the first ~ of France Date: 1860 of, relating to, or characteristic of a style (as of clothing or furniture) popular in early 19th century France
EMPIRE
Meaning of EMPIRE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012