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- [ter-it]
- /ˈtɛr ɪt/
- /tˈerɪt/
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- [ter-it]
- /ˈtɛr ɪt/
Definitions of terret word
- noun terret one of the round loops or rings on the saddle of a harness, through which the driving reins pass. 1
- noun terret either of the two metal rings on a harness saddle through which the reins are passed 0
- noun terret the ring on a dog's collar for attaching the lead 0
- noun terret a ring for attaching a chain or leash, as on a dog collar 0
- noun terret any of the rings on a harness, through which the reins pass 0
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Origin of terret
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; earlier teret, unexplained variant of Middle English toret < Middle French, Old French tor ring (see tour) + -et -et
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Parts of speech for Terret
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
terret popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.