Synonyms for beret


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buh-rey
Phonetic Transcription : bəˈreɪ


Définition of beret

Origin :
  • also berret, 1827, from French béret, 19c., from dialect of Béarn, from Old Gascon berret "cap," from Medieval Latin birretum, diminutive of Late Latin birrus "a large hooded cloak," perhaps of Gaulish origin. The round, flat cap originally was worn by Basque peasants.
  • As in cap : noun small hat
Example sentences :
  • Gloria took off her beret and crammed it into a drawer of her desk.
  • Extract from : « Hex » by Laurence Mark Janifer (AKA Larry M. Harris)
  • Gloria put the clay back into the drawer and reached for her beret.
  • Extract from : « Hex » by Laurence Mark Janifer (AKA Larry M. Harris)
  • She felt her hair falling about her neck and shoved it up underneath her beret.
  • Extract from : « When the Owl Cries » by Paul Bartlett
  • These were the first thoughts that she did not confide to Beret.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • Beret stood in front of her till she was forced to raise her head and look at her.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • Beret drew down her arms once more; she wanted to see her face.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • Mildrid turned pale and stared at Beret, who stared back at her.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • Beret wondered if her sister had never thought of this till now, and said so.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • Beret's message had entirely changed the current of Hans's thoughts.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson
  • It was about eight o'clock when Beret came back, bringing food with her.
  • Extract from : « The Bridal March; One Day » by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson

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