Soubrette Definition
so͝o-brĕt
noun
A saucy, coquettish, intriguing maidservant in comedies or comic opera.
American Heritage
An actress who plays such roles.
Webster's New World
In a play, light opera, etc., the role of a lady's maid, esp. one involved in intrigue, or of any pretty, flirtatious, or frivolous young woman.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Soubrette
Noun
Singular:
soubrette
Plural:
soubrettesOrigin of Soubrette
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French from Provençal soubreto feminine of soubret conceited from soubra to leave aside from Old Provençal sobrar to be excessive from Latin superāre from super above uper in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From French soubrette, from Occitan soubreta (“coy") (feminine of soubret), from soubra (Provençal sobrar), from Latin superare (“be above").
From Wiktionary
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