Soubrette

Soubrette is a term referring to a type of female role—-specifically, a stock character—-in opera and theatre.

Out of the Mouths of Babes Dodie Bellamy 2009

France, _Soubrette_, and the origin of which, in all probability, can be traced to the _Mimas_ of _Pantomimus_.

A History of Pantomime R. J. Broadbent

Columbine and Soubrette part in after years of the European stage as the term "accomplished companion," would equally apply to both.

A History of Pantomime R. J. Broadbent

“Yes, and Madame Bonheur pays my way and keeps me in the Ecole des Beaux Arts. I'm not ashamed for Monsieur Littlejourneys to know!” said Soubrette with a pretty pout; “I'm from Lyons, and my mother and Madame Rosalie used to know each other years ago.”

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

“It is only the picture of a dog,” said Soubrette.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

“We might go visit her home,” mused Soubrette, after a pause.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

“She's away now,” said Soubrette; “she went to Rouen yesterday.”

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

White Pigeon told me this after I had drunk five cups of tea and the Anglaise and the Soubrette were doing the dishes.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

And so Soubrette could not think of going when it looked so much like rain, and Anglaise could not think of going without Soubrette, and Peachblow was getting nervous about the coming examinations, and must study, as she knew she would just die if she failed to pass.

Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Hubbard, Elbert, 1856-1915 1916

Baskets, or lined up at the Vaudeville Palaces, or watching a hard-faced Soubrette demonstrate something in a Show Window.

Ade's Fables George Ade 1905