Definitions of passe-partout [ˌpæs pɑrˈtu]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) passe-partout
something that passes or provides passage everywhere, as a master key.

2.  passe-partout
an ornamental mat for a picture.

3.  passe-partout
a method of framing in which a piece of glass is placed over a picture and is affixed to a backing by means of adhesive strips of paper pasted over the edges.

4.  passe-partout
paper prepared for this purpose.

Etymology: (1635–45; < F: lit., (it) passes everywhere)

Definition of 'passe-partout'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) passkey, passe-partout, master key, master
key that secures entrance everywhere

2. (noun) passe-partout
a mounting for a picture using gummed tape

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