/kɒdɛt/ (KOD-et)

Definitions

1. noun

A young woman or girl, especially one who is young and vivacious, or a young female servant or attendant.

“The young codette helped her mother with the household chores.”

2. noun

A young woman or girl who is a pupil or apprentice in a profession or trade, especially music or dance.

“She was a talented young codette at the ballet school.”