Hepplewhite

adjective Hep·ple·white \ˈhe-pəl-ˌhwīt, -ˌwīt\

Definition of HEPPLEWHITE

: of, relating to, or imitating a style of furniture originating in late 18th century England

George Hepplewhite

First Known Use: 1897

biographical name Hep·ple·white \ˈhe-pəl-ˌhwīt, -ˌwīt\

George d 1786 Eng. cabinetmaker & designer

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