DIRECTOIRE


Meaning of DIRECTOIRE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dē-(ˌ)rek-ˈtwä(r), -ˈrek-ˌ ]

adjective

Etymology: French, from Directoire, the group of five officials who governed France from 1795-99, from directeur director

Date: 1864

: of, relating to, or imitative of the style of clothing, furniture, or decoration prevalent in France during the period of the Directory

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