süˈbret noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Provençal soubreto, feminine of soubret affected, coy, from soubra to set aside, exceed, surmount, from Latin superare to go over, surmount — more at superable
1.
a. : a lady's maid in comedies who acts the part of an intrigante : a coquettish maidservant or frivolous young woman — compare ingenue
b. : an actress who plays such a part
2. : a soprano who sings supporting roles in comic opera