Sir Alfred (Joseph). 1899–1980, English film director, noted for his mastery in creating suspense. His films include The Thirty-Nine Steps (1935), Rebecca (1940), Psycho (1960), and The Birds (1963)
Hitchcock in American English1
(ˈhɪtʃkɑk)
adjective
designating or of a style of 19th-cent. American furniture characterized by simple lines and having a black finish with stenciled designs