First Known Use: 1593
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repertory
noun rep·er·to·ry \ˈre-pə(r)-ˌtȯr-ē\
: an organized group of actors that performs many kinds of plays with each play being performed for only a short time
plural rep·er·to·ries
Full Definition of REPERTORY
1
: a place where something may be found : repository
2
a : repertoire b : a company that presents several different plays, operas, or pieces usually alternately in the course of a season at one theater c : a theater housing such a company
3
: the production and presentation of plays by a repertory company <acting in repertory>
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Origin of REPERTORY
Late Latin repertorium list, from Latin reperire to find, from re- + parere to produce — more at pare
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repertory
noun rep·er·to·ry \ˈre-pər-ˌtȯr-ē\
plural rep·er·to·ries
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