A young woman making a formal debut into society as a lady.

D'e`bu`tant" (?), n.; fem. D'e`bu`tante" (). [F., p. pr. of d'ebuter to have the first throw, to make one's d'ebut. See D'ebut.]

A person who makes his (or her) first appearance before the public.

 

© Webster 1913.

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