QUEEN ANNE


Meaning of QUEEN ANNE in English

Pronunciation: - ' an

Function: adjective

Etymology: Queen Anne of England

Date: 1863

1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of furniture originating in England under Dutch influence especially during the first half of the 18th century that is marked by extensive use of upholstery, marquetry, and Asian fabrics

2 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of English building of the early 18th century characterized by modified classic ornament and the use of red brickwork in which even relief ornament is carved

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.