1
in the Bible
: the first man and father by Eve of Cain and Abel
2
: the unregenerate nature of man
—used especially in the phrase the old Adam
: of, relating to, or being an 18th century decorative style (as of furniture) characterized by straight lines, surface decoration, and conventional designs (such as festooned garlands and medallions)
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Adam
biographical name
Ad·am
ˈa-dəm 
Robert 1728–1792 and his brother James 1730–1794 Scottish architects and furniture designers
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