terret noun. ['tɛrɪt] Also territ. See also TORRET. L15.
[Old French toret, touret dim. of tour TOUR noun: see -ET¹.]
1. Either of the two rings by which the leash is attached to the jesses of a hawk. Now rare or obsolete. L15.

2. A ring etc. by which an object can be attached to a chain. E16.

3. A ring on a dog's collar by which a string or lead can be attached. Long rare. M16.

4. Either of the rings or loops on a harness-pad or saddle, for the driving-reins to pass through. Also, any ring attached elsewhere to a harness for a similar purpose. E18.

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