MEANING:
noun: A man who pays excessive attention to his clothes and appearance.
ETYMOLOGY:
After Beau Brummell, nickname of George Bryan Brummell (1778-1840), a British dandy. Brummell was known for his suits and elaborate neckwear and was considered an authority in matters of men's dress and etiquette. He rose in society thanks to his royal connections, but gambling debts forced him to flee to France. He died penniless in a mental institution in Caen.
USAGE:
"He [father] possessed a Beau Brummell's zest for fashion."
Neal Hirschfeld; His Dad, the World's Darling; The New York Times; Jun 15, 2008.
(Caricature by Robert Dighton, 1805)
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