Jacobean

[ jak-uh-bee-uhn ]

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adjective

of or relating to James I of England or to his period.
noting or pertaining to the style of architecture and furnishings prevailing in England in the first half of the 17th century, continuing the Elizabethan style with a gradual introduction of Italian models in architecture and increased elaboration of forms and motifs in furnishings.
of or relating to the style of literature and drama produced during the early 17th century.

Jacobean

/ ˌdʒækəˈbɪən /

history characteristic of or relating to James I of England or to the period of his rule (1603–25)
of or relating to the style of furniture current at this time, characterized by the use of dark brown carved oak
denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in England during this period, characterized by a combination of late Gothic and Palladian motifs

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First recorded in 1750–60; from New Latin Jacobae(us) “of Jacobus ” (Latinized form of James ) + -an

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C18: from New Latin jacōbaeus , from Jacōbus James

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Every chapter is headed with a brief quote from a Jacobean revenge tragedy by the likes of Webster, Kyd, or Jonson.

The house, Burford Priory, is a largely Jacobean mansion, hidden from view by high walls.

This, sadly, is the kind of Jacobean-comedy language Russia is most comfortable speaking right now.

The Fatal Dowry in substantially its own proper form does not appear ever to have been acted after Jacobean times.

Adjacent to the church is St Peter's hospital, a picturesque gabled building of Jacobean and earlier date, with a fine court room.

Each house has its garden, while the centre house, a stately double-fronted Jacobean mansion, has quite a big one.

After luncheon they drove five or six miles in the motor to Valley House, a place of Jacobean times.

A lettered balustrade, a rather favourite device in Elizabethan and Jacobean work, is to be seen here.

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