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

Nicolas Barret asked for the ban to become effective immediately after the verdict, even if the defence team appeals, ruling Le Pen out of standing again for president in 2027.

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"The law applies to all," Mr Barret told the court.

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Many sniper-style rifles are effective at more than 1,000 yards, and the .50 caliber Barret sniper rifle, which is commercially available on the open civilian market, has been used effectively in combat at ranges of up to 1,800 yards, just slightly more than a mile.

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Barret Zoph, who’d given the compliment, looked pleased.

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We’re barely allowed to sit with Barret’s guilt for unintentionally causing his hometown’s downfall when he invited Shinra to build a reactor there before we are whisked off to the frivolity of the Golden Saucer.

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