Dandy

MEANING

ORIGIN

British

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the early 19th century term 'dandy', referring to a man devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.

CULTURAL NOTES

The term 'dandy' is often associated with the flamboyant style of the Regency era. It was popularized by figures such as Beau Brummell.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Dandies were prominent in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, particularly in Britain.

MEANING

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Adopted from English but used in French to describe a similar concept.

CULTURAL NOTES

In France, the dandy culture was embraced by artists and writers, influencing movements like Symbolism.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

French dandies were influential in cultural and artistic circles during the 19th century.