Beau Brummell
Noun
Meaning
English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840)
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Beau Brummell and early British dandyism Caricature of Beau Brummell by Richard Dighton (1805).
During his heyday, Beau Brummell 's dictat on both fashion and etiquette reigned supreme.
In 1799, upon coming of age, Beau Brummell inherited from his father a fortune of thirty thousand pounds, which he spent mostly on costume, gambling, and high living.