ter·ret (t r  t)n. 1. One of the metal rings on a harness through which the reins pass. 2. A ring on an animal's collar, used for attaching a leash. [Middle English teret, variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tour, tor, a round; see tour.] |
terret [ˈtɛrɪt]
n
1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) either of the two metal rings on a harness saddle through which the reins are passed
2. the ring on a dog's collar for attaching the lead
[variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tor loop; see tour]
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