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barret

/bar-it/US // ˈbær ɪt //UK // (ˈbærɪt) //

巴雷特,巴里特,巴拉特,巴利特

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a small cap, akin to the biretta, worn in the Middle Ages by soldiers and ecclesiastics.

Examples

  • The family of Barret, the first husband of Mary, claimed it and took possession of the field.

  • There ain't no reason, Barret', he says, 'why innocent dogs should suffer Christmas just because everybody else does.

  • He was the first in painting on wood to cover the surface with canvas; barret, a cloak.

  • I do not know that Mr. Barret, the present incumbent, has failed in the proper discharge of any of his duties in the office.

  • An effort is being made now to have Mr. Barret, the present register, retained.

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