esquisse
noun
es·quisse
\(ˈ)e¦skēs\
Definition of esquisse
-s
: a first usually rough sketch (as of a picture or model of a statue)
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Origin and Etymology of esquisse
French, from Middle French esquiche, from Old Italian schizzo — more at sketch
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