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passe-partout

passe-par·tout [ pàss paar t ] (plural passe-par·touts [ pàss paar t ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something giving access: something that gives unrestricted access to a building or area, e.g. a master key

2. picture frame: a decorated mat around a framed picture

3. adhesive tape or gummed paper: adhesive tape or gummed paper used to attach pictures to mats before framing

[< French, literally "pass everywhere"]
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