Barret
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barret is a noun meaning The flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics; a biretta.
Meaning
The flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics; a biretta.
More Meanings
- (historical) A kind of fitted cap worn by medieval soldiers.
- (historical) A floppy beret-like cap worn by musketeers.
Example Sentences
Philip was dressed simply in black velvet, having a barret-cap of the same, with small chains of gold.
The priestly leader wears the chasuble and stole, and often the pluvial besides; his head is covered with a barret.
The Volunteer Jäger Detachments wore the Musketeer's uniform, often with a 'Barret' . This beret was a large floppy field cap, coloured black.
His head was surmounted with a barret cap, while his hands, limbs, and feet were covered with garments of chamois leather, over which he in general wore the ponderoous and complete armour of his country.
Word Forms
- barrets
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capeline, barrad, capelline, cappeline, berret, tabard.
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