Entresse

/ɑ̃ˈtrɛs/ noun

Definition

An archaic or rare term relating to a female or a female participant in an entremets or feast entertainment.

Etymology

Uncertain etymology; possibly French feminine form related to entre- or a specific theatrical/culinary term.

Kelly Says

This word is so obscure that even French etymologists disagree about its origin—it might be a completely forgotten culinary or theatrical term from the Renaissance, making it a linguistic ghost that haunts old dictionaries.

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