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Webster 1913 Edition


Debutante

Déˊbuˊtant′

,
Noun.
; fem.

Déˊbuˊtante′

.
[F., p. pr. of
débuter
to have the first throw, to make one’s
début
. See
Début
.]
A person who makes his (or her) first appearance before the public.

Definition 2024


debûtante

debûtante

See also: debutante and débutante

English

Noun

debûtante (plural debûtantes)

  1. Rare spelling of débutante.
    • 1801, The Monthly mirror: reflecting men and manners, volume 12, pages 110{1} & 134{2}:
      {1} The new debûtante has already appeared twice in the character of Amenaide ; her height and person are perfectly comfortable to the idea which we entertain of the characters for which she is intended.
      {2} The amiable debûtante was called for after the play, and crowns were thrown upon the stage.