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em⋅cee

[em-see] noun, verb, -ceed, -cee⋅ing.
–noun
1. master of ceremonies.
–verb (used with object)
2. to act as master of ceremonies for.
–verb (used without object)
3. to act as master of ceremonies.

Origin:
1935–35, Americanism; sp. form of m.c.
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em·cee   (ěm'sē')   
n.  A master of ceremonies.
v.   em·ceed, em·cee·ing, em·cees

v.   tr.
To serve as master of ceremonies of: emcee a variety show.
v.   intr.
To act as master of ceremonies.

[Pronunciation of MC, abbr. of master of ceremonies.]
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Word Origin & History

emcee 
1933, abbrev. of master of ceremonies.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
emcee
master of ceremonies
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