"Directoire" meaning in All languages combined

See Directoire on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Directoire [comparative], most Directoire [superlative]
Etymology: From French directoire. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|directoire}} French directoire Head templates: {{en-adj}} Directoire (comparative more Directoire, superlative most Directoire)
  1. Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs.
    Sense id: en-Directoire-en-adj-PFgJJInh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 15 47
  2. Pertaining to a style of furniture, decoration etc. prevalent during this period.
    Sense id: en-Directoire-en-adj-xN~Bb-8A Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 15 47
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: directoire

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From French directoire. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|directoire}} French directoire Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Directoire
  1. (historical) The ruling executive of revolutionary France, from 1795-1799, or the period governed by this body. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Fashion
    Sense id: en-Directoire-en-name-RmgnPV7n Disambiguation of Fashion: 33 0 67 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 38 15 47 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 22 29 49 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 23 27 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: directoire

Alternative forms

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