Definitions for Jacobean

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Jacobean Jac·o·be·an

Spelling: [jak-uh-bee-uh n]

IPA: /ˌdʒæk əˈbi ən/

Jacobean is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 157 anagrams from letters in Jacobean (aabcejno).

Definitions for Jacobean

noun

1. a writer, statesman, or other personage of the Jacobean period.

adjective

1. of or relating to James I of England or to his period.
2. 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.
3. of or relating to the style of literature and drama produced during the early 17th century.

Origin of Jacobean

1750-60; New Latin Jacobae(us) of Jacobus (Latinized form of James) + -an

Examples for Jacobean

It is a superb flower, known sometimes by the name of Jacobean Lily.

Dog and Bear is a very common sign, usually Jacobean in its origin.

The old Elizabethan and Jacobean settles were extremely heavy.

A passing notice is merited by the pulpit, which is Jacobean.

The influence of both was even greater in the Jacobean than in their own period.

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

This points to its having been of the Elizabethan or Jacobean period.

And them Jacobean chairs there you could get for fifty dollars already.

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

The Jacobean, who wrote when and just after our version was made.