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soubrette

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Main Entry:
sou·brette 
          Listen to the pronunciation of soubrette
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 part2: a soprano who sings supporting roles in comic opera


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