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| passe-par·tout [ pàss paar t ] (plural passe-par·touts [ pàss paar t ]) |
noun |
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| Definition: |
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1. something giving access: something that gives unrestricted access to a building or area, e.g. a master key
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2. picture frame: a decorated mat around a framed picture
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3. adhesive tape or gummed paper: adhesive tape or gummed paper used to attach pictures to mats before framing
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| [< French, literally "pass everywhere"] |