Associations to the word «Highboy»
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Wiktionary
HIGHBOY, noun. A tall chest of drawers raised up on high legs, beginning with the simpler William and Mary style of the late 17th century, culminating in the late baroque 18th century Queen Anne style, progressing into the early Georgian style, with an ornate top and extensive carvings.
HIGHBOY, noun. (dated) One who enjoys the high life.
HIGHBOY, noun. (dated) A political highflier.
Dictionary definition
HIGHBOY, noun. A tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs.
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