"terret" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtɛɹɪt/ Forms: terrets [plural]
Etymology: Alteration of Middle English toret, turret (“half-ring, eyelet”), from Anglo-Norman turette, diminutive of Old French tur (“circuit, ring”). More at turn. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|toret}} Middle English toret, {{m|enm|turret||half-ring, eyelet}} turret (“half-ring, eyelet”), {{der|en|xno|turette}} Anglo-Norman turette, {{der|en|fro|tur||circuit, ring}} Old French tur (“circuit, ring”), {{l|en|turn}} turn Head templates: {{en-noun}} terret (plural terrets)
  1. One of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass. Categories (lifeform): Horse tack
    Sense id: en-terret-en-noun-~BzwtgHH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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