ter|ret

ter|ret
ter|ret «TEHR iht», noun.
1. one of the round loops or rings on the saddle of a harness, through which the driving reins pass.
2. a round loop or ring, especially one turning on a swivel, by which a string or chain is attached to anything.
╂[Middle English tyret, variant of tore probably < Old French touret (diminutive) < tour a circuit, tour]

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