Synonyms for barrette


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buh-ret
Phonetic Transcription : bəˈrɛt


Définition of barrette

Origin :
  • "bar clip for women's hair," 1901, from French barrette, diminutive of barre "bar" (see bar (n.1)).
  • As in hairpin : noun hair fastener
Example sentences :
  • The King was so indignant that he was very near refusing him the barrette.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Memoirs of Louis XV./XVI, Complete » by Madame du Hausset, an "Unknown English Girl" and the Princess Lamballe

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