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Cressent

British  
/ krɛsɑ̃ /

noun

  1. Charles. 1685–1768, French cabinetmaker, noted esp for his marquetry using coloured woods

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Beleeue it Sir, I haue seene him in Britaine; hee was then of a Cressent note, expected to proue so woorthy, as since he hath beene allowed the name of.

From Cymbeline by Shakespeare, William

I shall do well: The people loue me, and the Sea is mine; My powers are Cressent, and my Auguring hope Sayes it will come to'th' full.

From Antony and Cleopatra by Shakespeare, William

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