TERRET


Meaning of TERRET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈter-ət ]

noun

Etymology: alteration of Middle English toret, turret half-ring, eyelet, from Anglo-French turette, diminutive of tur circuit, ring — more at turn

Date: 15th century

: one of the rings on the top of a harness pad through which the reins pass

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