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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide to Antiques

What Does "Faux" Mean?

Monday August 10, 2009

Faux is a word used quite often in the collecting world. I'm occasionally reminded that not everyone knows what faux means, and many more of my fellow antiquers don't know how to pronounce this word of French origin. Take a look at this glossary entry to find out what you need to know about "faux."

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