"Duncan Phyfe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Duncan Phyfes [plural]
Etymology: After Duncan Phyfe (born Duncan Fife; 1770–1854), American cabinetmaker. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Duncan Phyfe (plural Duncan Phyfes)
  1. Any of various kinds of furniture having a particular design characterized by superior proportions, balance, symmetry, and restraint. Wikipedia link: Duncan Phyfe
    Sense id: en-Duncan_Phyfe-en-noun-prddyCX8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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