"Régence" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Régence [comparative], most Régence [superlative]
Etymology: From French Régence. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|Régence}} French Régence Head templates: {{en-adj}} Régence (comparative more Régence, superlative most Régence)
  1. Of or pertaining to the style of French furniture and decoration of c. 1680–1725, characteristic of the regency of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans. Synonyms: Regence
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