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Debrett, n.|dɪˈbrɛt|
A colloquial designation of ‘Debrett's Peerage of England, Scotland and Ireland’, the first edition of which, issued in 1803, was compiled by John Debrett (c 1750–1822). Also transf.
1848, etc. [see Burke n.]. 1849Thackeray Pendennis I. ix. 85 You cannot begin your genealogical studies too early; I wish..you would read in Debrett every day. 1873[see wet-nurse v. b]. 1910Baroness Orczy Lady Molly of Scotland Yard iv. 82 If you have studied Debrett at all, you know..that the peerage is one of those old English ones which date back some six hundred years. 1970Guardian 18 Aug. 1/5 The 1970 Debrett was published yesterday. |