Difference between revisions of "Debut"
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
French ''début'', from ''débuter'' to begin, from Middle French ''desbuter'' to [[play]] first, from ''des''- ''de''- + ''but'' starting [[point]], goal | French ''début'', from ''débuter'' to begin, from Middle French ''desbuter'' to [[play]] first, from ''des''- ''de''- + ''but'' starting [[point]], goal | ||
| − | *[ | + | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_century 1751] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: a first [[appearance]] <made her singing debut> | *1: a first [[appearance]] <made her singing debut> | ||
*2: a [[formal]] entrance into [[society]] | *2: a [[formal]] entrance into [[society]] | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''debutante''' (from the French ''débutante'', "[[female]] beginner") is a girl or young lady from an [[aristocratic]] or upper class [[family]] who has reached the age of [[maturity]] and, as a new adult, is introduced to [[society]] at a formal "debut" presentation. Originally, it meant the young woman was eligible to [[marry]], and part of the [[purpose]] was to display her to eligible [[bachelor]]s and their families with a view to marriage within a select upper class circle. Debutantes may be recommended by a distinguished committee or sponsored by an established member of [[elite]] [[society]]. It should not be [[confused]] with an Irish "[ | + | A '''debutante''' (from the French ''débutante'', "[[female]] beginner") is a girl or young lady from an [[aristocratic]] or upper class [[family]] who has reached the age of [[maturity]] and, as a new adult, is introduced to [[society]] at a formal "debut" presentation. Originally, it meant the young woman was eligible to [[marry]], and part of the [[purpose]] was to display her to eligible [[bachelor]]s and their families with a view to marriage within a select upper class circle. Debutantes may be recommended by a distinguished committee or sponsored by an established member of [[elite]] [[society]]. It should not be [[confused]] with an Irish "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debs_and_grads deb]." |
| − | Debut presentations vary by regional [[culture]] and are also frequently referenced as "debutante balls," "[ | + | Debut presentations vary by regional [[culture]] and are also frequently referenced as "debutante balls," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cotillion_ball cotillion balls]" or "coming-out" parties. The [[male]] equivalent is often referred to as "beautillion ball". A lone debutante might have her own debut, or she might [[share]] it with a sister or other close relative. Modern debutante balls are often [[charity]] events: the [[parents]] of the debutante donate a certain amount of [[money]] to the designated cause, and the invited guests pay for their tickets. These balls may be elaborate [[formal]] affairs and involve not only "debs" but junior debutantes, escorts and ushers, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_ceremony_participants#Flower_girls flower girls] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wedding_ceremony_participants#Page_Boys pages] as well. |
[[Category: Anthropology]] | [[Category: Anthropology]] | ||
[[Category: Sociology]] | [[Category: Sociology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:43, 12 December 2020
Origin
French début, from débuter to begin, from Middle French desbuter to play first, from des- de- + but starting point, goal
Definitions
- 1: a first appearance <made her singing debut>
- 2: a formal entrance into society
Description
A debutante (from the French débutante, "female beginner") is a girl or young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity and, as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "debut" presentation. Originally, it meant the young woman was eligible to marry, and part of the purpose was to display her to eligible bachelors and their families with a view to marriage within a select upper class circle. Debutantes may be recommended by a distinguished committee or sponsored by an established member of elite society. It should not be confused with an Irish "deb."
Debut presentations vary by regional culture and are also frequently referenced as "debutante balls," "cotillion balls" or "coming-out" parties. The male equivalent is often referred to as "beautillion ball". A lone debutante might have her own debut, or she might share it with a sister or other close relative. Modern debutante balls are often charity events: the parents of the debutante donate a certain amount of money to the designated cause, and the invited guests pay for their tickets. These balls may be elaborate formal affairs and involve not only "debs" but junior debutantes, escorts and ushers, flower girls and pages as well.
