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Silhouette · French surname
noun · French surname
Transliteration: Silhouette
Étienne de Silhouette's name. The form and sense are represented at the scope supported by the inspected source.
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English silhouette is borrowed through French from the surname of Étienne de Silhouette. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage
The inspected entry lists competing explanations for why the surname became associated with outline portraits. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage
silhouette · French
noun · French
Transliteration: silhouette
an outline portrait. The form and sense are represented at the scope supported by the inspected source.
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Location not yet researched — The inspected lexical passage does not establish a defensible historical coordinate for this stage.
English silhouette is borrowed through French from the surname of Étienne de Silhouette. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage
The inspected entry lists competing explanations for why the surname became associated with outline portraits. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage
silhouette · English
noun · English
Transliteration: silhouette
an outline or profile. The form and sense are represented at the scope supported by the inspected source.
Date not yet researched — The inspected source names this form but does not supply an independent date for this stage.
Location not yet researched — The inspected lexical passage does not establish a defensible historical coordinate for this stage.
English silhouette is borrowed through French from the surname of Étienne de Silhouette. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage
English silhouette denotes an outline or profile, especially in shadow. Entry — inspected etymology or definition passage