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Debrett's — Debrett’s (/dəˈbrets/[1]) is a specialist publisher, founded in 1769 with the publication of the first edition of The New Peerage. The name Debrett s honours John Debrett (see below). This genealogical guide to the British aristocracy evolved… … Wikipedia
Debrett's — Debrett’s UK [dəˈbrets] US a book that gives information about British aristocrats (=people from the highest social classes) http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/debretts.htm Thesaurus: members of royal families and the… … Useful english dictionary
Debrett — This famous surname is French and almost certainly of Huguenot refugee origins. First recorded in the British Isles during the reign of Oliver Cromwell (1654 1658) it owes its later fame and fortune to John Debrett (1750 1822), a London publisher … Surnames reference
Debrett — (also Debrett’s) the popular name for Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage, a book containing lists and information about the royal family, the peerage and other people in Britain who hold titles of rank. The name is also used to refer to other books … Universalium
Debrett's — De|brett s also Debrett a book that is a guide to the British royal family and other upper class families in the UK. It provides information about members of these families, the properties they own, and their history … Dictionary of contemporary English
Debrett's Peerage — ▪ British periodical in full Debrett s Peerage and Baronetage guide to the British peerage (titled aristocracy), first published in London in 1802 by John Debrett as Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Debrett s Peerage contains… … Universalium
Debrett's — De|brett s [ də brets ] a book that gives information about British ARISTOCRATS (=people from the highest social classes) … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Debrett's — UK [dəˈbrets] / US a book that gives information about British aristocrats (= people from the highest social classes) … English dictionary
Debrett — … Useful english dictionary
Debrett’s Peerage and Baronetage — Guide to British aristocracy … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
