taboret

American  

[tab-er-it, tab-uh-ret, -rey] / ˈtæb ər ɪt, ˌtæb əˈrɛt, -ˈreɪ /

Or tabouret

noun

1. a low seat without back or arms, for one person; stool.

2. a frame for embroidery.

3. a small, usually portable stand, cabinet, or chest of drawers, as for holding work supplies.

4. a small tabor.

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taboret British  

/ ˈtæbərɪt /

noun

1. a low stool, originally in the shape of a drum

2. a frame, usually round, for stretching out cloth while it is being embroidered

3. Also called: taborin.   tabourin.  a small tabor

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Etymology

Origin of taboret

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

Example Sentences

On a taboret at her right was Seti, the little prince.

From The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt by Miller, Elizabeth

Three determined pairs of hands intercepted his bold attempt to safely caché a small taboret, a large embroidered doyley, a satin chair cushion, a cut glass scent bottle and a Japanese vase.

From Marjorie Dean College Freshman by Lester, Pauline

The term taboret originally meant a little tabor or drum, and was therefore used to designate a small stool, the seat of which consisted of a piece of stretched leather.

From Handwork in Wood by Noyes, William

He put the violets and jonquils on the taboret beside the couch, and threw himself down, with a long sigh, covering himself with a Roman blanket.

From The Troll Garden and Selected Stories by Cather, Willa Sibert

Drawing a small taboret to the side of Kirkwood's chair, he placed thereon a tray, deferentially imparting the information that "Missis 'Allam 'ad thought 'ow as Mister Kirkwood might care for a bit of supper."

From The Black Bag by Vance, Louis Joseph