taboret

or tab·ou·ret

[ tab-er-it, tab-uh-ret, -rey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a low seat without back or arms, for one person; stool.
a frame for embroidery.
a small, usually portable stand, cabinet, or chest of drawers, as for holding work supplies.
a small tabor.

taboret

/ ˈtæbərɪt /

Origin of taboret¹

First recorded in 1650–60, taboret is from the French word tabouret literally, small drum. See tabor, -et

Origin of taboret¹

C17: from French tabouret, diminutive of tabor

For example, a bread board or taboret top would require the enrichment in the margin with the center left free.

An inlaid Oriental taboret, on which were a gold cigarette-case and ash-tray, stood beside her on the red-tiled floor.

She was lying in her steamer chair on the veranda of her house at the time; and by her side, on a taboret, stood a glass of water.

The maid came in and placed upon the fine marquetry taboret a heavy old silver tray.

Tim placed the lighted lamp on the taboret, and the boys felt that they had done all that could be done under the circumstances.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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