barret

[ bar-it ]

noun

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

barret

/ ˈbærɪt /

noun

1. a small flat cap resembling a biretta

Word History and Origins

Origin of barret¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of barret¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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