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Jacobean

Syllabification: (Jac·o·be·an)

Pronunciation: /ˌjakəˈbēən/

Definition of Jacobean

adjective

of or relating to the reign of James I of England:a Jacobean mansion
(of furniture) in the style prevalent during the reign of James I, especially being the color of dark oak.

noun

a person who lived during the Jacobean period.

Origin:

mid 19th century (in use earlier with reference to St. James): from modern Latin Jacobaeus (from ecclesiastical Latin Jacobus 'James', from Greek Iakōbos 'Jacob') + -an