
‖n. [ F. début, prop., the first cast or throw at play, fr. but aim, mark. See Butt an end. ] A beginning or first attempt; hence, a first appearance before the public, as of an actor or public speaker.
fem. n. A young woman making her first appearance in society, especially one who is one of the honorees at a debutante cotillion. See cotillion{ 4 }. [ PJC ]