n.
Pronunciation: ' här-n ə s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English herneis baggage, gear, from Anglo-French harneis, herneis, probably from Old Norse *hernest, from herr army + nest provisions
Date: 14th century
1 a : the gear other than a yoke of a draft animal b : GEAR , EQUIPMENT especially : military equipment for a horse or man
2 a : occupational surroundings or routine <get back into harness after a vacation> b : close association <ability to work in harness with others ― R. P. Brooks>
3 a : something that resembles a harness (as in holding or fastening something) <a parachute harness > b : prefabricated wiring with insulation and terminals ready to be attached
4 : a part of a loom which holds and controls the heddles