terret
[ ter-it ]
noun
one of the round loops or rings on the saddle of a harness, through which the driving reins pass.
Origin of terret
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British Dictionary definitions for terret
terret
/ (ˈtɛrɪt) /
noun
either of the two metal rings on a harness saddle through which the reins are passed
the ring on a dog's collar for attaching the lead
Origin of terret
1C15: variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tor loop; see tour
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