English Explanatory Dictionary

terret

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛɹɪt/

Word forms

terret terrets

Etymology

Alteration of Middle English toret, turret (“half-ring, eyelet”), from Anglo-Norman turette, diminutive of Old French tur (“circuit, ring”). More at turn.

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