Edwardian

Edwardian
Edwardian 1861, in reference to the medieval English kings of that name; 1908 in the sense of "of the time or reign of Edward VII" (1901-10), and, since 1934, especially with reference to the men's clothing styles (Cf. teddy-boy, 1954, for which see TEDDY (Cf. Teddy)). From EDWARD (Cf. Edward) + -IAN (Cf. -ian).

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