grisette Meaning, Definition & Usage

Gri*sette" noun

Etymology

F., fr. grisette a gray woolen cloth, fr. gris gray. Grisettes were so called because they wore gray gowns made of this stuff. See Gars.

Definitions

1. A French girl or young married woman of the lower class; more frequently, a young working woman who is fond of gallantry. Sterne.