Definition of highboy Highboy

/hajˈbɔjˌ/ - [hayboy] - high•boy

We found 3 definitions of highboy from 3 different sources.

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What does highboy mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: highboys

highboy - a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
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  • 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; sometimes called a tallboy. American examples are highly prized by collectors.

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