barret

noun

bar·​ret
ˈbarə̇t,
bəˈret
variants or less commonly barrette
plural -s
: a small cap
especially : biretta

Word History

Etymology

French barrette, from Italian berretta

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“Barret.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barret. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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