† 1. One who supports the ‘low’ party in matters of church polity, etc., in opposition to the ‘high-flyers’ or ‘high-boys’; a Whig and low-churchman.
1715. Mrs. Centlivre, Gotham Election, 70. No Fire and Faggot; no Wooden Shoes; no Trade-Sellers; a Low Bow, a Low Bow [sic]. Ibid., 72. That rascally, cheating, canting Low Boy.
2. U.S. A low chest of drawers.
1899. House Beautiful (Chicago) Aug., 140. Antique mahogany chair and low-boy.
