Debrett

/ dəˈbrɛt /

noun

1. In full: Debrett's Peerage. a list of the British aristocracy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Debrett¹

C19: after J. Debrett (c. 1750–1822), London publisher who first issued it

Example Sentences

FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, had accused her former partner of physical, mental and emotional abuse.

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In the same video, the Cheltenham-born performer, real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett, suggests this isn't the only problem she's had with her production team on her Eusexua tour.

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It depends on how well you know the person who gave you the gift, according to Rupert Wesson from professional coaching company Debrett's.

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“Don’t even say the word ′salt′ to us…” the etiquette guide Debrett’s wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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Liz Wyse, etiquette adviser at Debrett's, sounded the same note of caution.

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