{Victorian period}. See {Dionysian period}, under {Dyonysian}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Victorian period — Dionysian Di o*ny sian, a. Relating to Dionysius, a monk of the 6th century; as, the Dionysian, or Christian, era. [1913 Webster] {Dionysian period}, a period of 532 years, depending on the cycle of the sun, or 28 years, and the cycle of the moon … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Victorian literature — is the literature produced during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 1901) and corresponds to the Victorian era. It forms a link and transition between the writers of the romantic period and the very different literature of the 20th century.The… … Wikipedia
Victorian decorative arts — refers to the style of decorative arts during the Victorian era. The Victorian era is known for its eclectic revival and interpretation of historic styles and the introduction of cross cultural influences from the middle east and Asia in… … Wikipedia
Victorian — Vic*to ri*an, a. Of or pertaining to the reign of Queen Victoria of England; as, the Victorian poets. [1913 Webster] {Victorian period}. See {Dionysian period}, under {Dyonysian}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Victorian — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 1901). 2) relating to the attitudes and values associated with the Victorian period, especially those of prudishness and high moral tone. ► NOUN ▪ a person who lived during the… … English terms dictionary
Victorian fashion — The term Victorian fashion refers to fashion in clothing in the Victorian era, or the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 ndash;1901). It is strictly used only with regard to the United Kingdom and its colonies, but is often used loosely to refer to… … Wikipedia
Victorian Military Society — The Victorian Military Society is an British educational charity (Registered Charity No 1117006) which promotes the study of military history – of all nations and races – in the period 1837 to 1914. Its journal Soldiers of the Queen publishes… … Wikipedia
Victorian — Vic|to|ri|an1 [ vık tɔriən ] adjective 1. ) relating to the period from 1837 to 1901, when Queen Victoria ruled the U.K.: a Victorian house/novel 2. ) old fashioned and with very strict moral attitudes, especially relating to sex, thought to be… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Victorian era — Alexandrina Victoria (1819 1901), daughter of the fourth son of King George III, was born in Kensington Palace, London. She became the queen at age eighteen, produced nine children with her husband Prince Albert, was monarch of Great Britain… … Historical Dictionary of the Fashion Industry
Victorian — I UK [vɪkˈtɔːrɪən] / US [vɪkˈtɔrɪən] adjective 1) relating to the period from 1837 to 1901, when Queen Victoria ruled the UK a Victorian house/novel 2) old fashioned and with very strict moral attitudes, especially relating to sex, thought to be… … English dictionary
