■ noun
1》 a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.
2》 a similar arrangement of straps, as for fastening a parachute to a person's body or for restraining a young child.
■ verb
1》 fit with a ~.
2》 control and make use of (resources).
Phrases
in ~
1》 in the routine of daily work: an ordinary man who died in ~.
2》 in close partnership.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. harneis 'military equipment', from ON, from herr 'army' + nest 'provisions'.