barret

[ bar-it ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small cap, akin to the biretta, worn in the Middle Ages by soldiers and ecclesiastics.

barret

/ ˈbærɪt /

Origin of barret¹

1820–30; < French barrette, Middle French < dialectal Italian barretta ( Italian berretta ) biretta

Origin of barret¹

C19: from French barrette , from Italian berretta biretta ; compare beret

The family of Barret, the first husband of Mary, claimed it and took possession of the field.

There ain't no reason, Barret', he says, 'why innocent dogs should suffer Christmas just because everybody else does.

He was the first in painting on wood to cover the surface with canvas; barret, a cloak.

I do not know that Mr. Barret, the present incumbent, has failed in the proper discharge of any of his duties in the office.

An effort is being made now to have Mr. Barret, the present register, retained.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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