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debûtante

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See also: debutante and débutante

English

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Noun

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debûtante (plural debûtantes)

  1. Misspelling 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.