sou|brette

sou|brette
sou|brette «soo BREHT», noun.
1. a maidservant or lady's maid in a play or opera, especially one of a coquettish, pert, and intriguing character; a lively or pert young woman character.
2. an actress or singer taking such a part.
[< French soubrette < Provençal soubreto coy < soubrar to set aside < Latin superāre rise above < super over]

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