Hepplewhite — as a modifier, by 1878, in reference to style of furniture introduced in England by cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite (d.1786). The proper name is from Heblethwaite, near Sedbergh in the West Riding of Yorkshire … Etymology dictionary
Hepplewhite — [hep′əl hwīt΄] adj. [after G. Hepplewhite (? 1786), Eng cabinetmaker] designating or of a style of furniture characterized by the use of graceful curves … English World dictionary
Hepplewhite — I. adjective Etymology: George Hepplewhite Date: 1897 of, relating to, or imitating a style of furniture originating in late 18th century England II. biographical name George died 1786 English cabinetmaker & designer … New Collegiate Dictionary
Hepplewhite — /hep euhl hwuyt , wuyt /, n. 1. George, died 1786, English furniture designer and cabinetmaker. adj. 2. noting the style prevailing in English furniture c1780 c95, as illustrated in designs published by the firm of George Hepplewhite in 1788,… … Universalium
Hepplewhite — Eighteenth century style of furniture, named after English cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite (d. 1786) … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Hepplewhite — n. family name; George Hepplewhite (unknown date of birth 1786), English cabinetmaker and designer of furniture … English contemporary dictionary
Hepplewhite — Hep•ple•white [[t]ˈhɛp əlˌ(h)waɪt, ˌwaɪt[/t]] n. 1) big George, died 1786, English furniture designer 2) fur of or in the style of late 18th century English furniture associated with George Hepplewhite, characterized by graceful curving lines and … From formal English to slang
Hepplewhite — /ˈhɛpəlwaɪt/ (say hepuhlwuyt) adjective of or relating to an 18th century English style of furniture characterised by oval or shield shaped open chair backs. {from George Hepplewhite, died 1786, English furniture designer and cabinet maker} …
hepplewhite — n. a light and graceful style of furniture. Etymology: G. Hepplewhite, Engl. cabinet maker d. 1786 … Useful english dictionary
Hepplewhite,George — Hepplewhite, George. Died 1786. British cabinetmaker whose elegant designs, now greatly admired, were considered unfashionable in his day. * * * … Universalium
