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soubretteOne entry found. Main Entry: sou·brette Pronunciation: \sü-ˈbret\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from Occitan soubreto, feminine of soubret coy, from soubra to surmount, exceed, from Latin superare — more at insuperable Date: 1753 1 a : a coquettish maid or frivolous young woman in comedies b : an actress who plays such a part
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