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Etymology

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brown +‎ -ette

Noun

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brownette (plural brownettes)

  1. (dated) A person with brown hair; a brunette.
    • 1947 May 12, LIFE, page 56:
      IF YOU ARE A BROWNETTE with medium skin, added glamour is yours with Cream No. 2 Pan-Cake; or. Natural-Rose Pan-Cake.