What does Beret mean?

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bəˈreɪberet

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. beretnoun

    a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth

Wiktionary

  1. beretnoun

    A type of round, brimless cap with a soft top and a headband to secure it to the head; usually culturally associated with France.

  2. Etymology: From French béret, from Occitan (Gascon) berret 'cap', from birretum, from birrus 'large hooded cloak', from Gaulish berros 'short, clipped' (compare Welsh byrr, Middle Irish berr). Compare biretta.

Wikipedia

  1. Beret

    A beret (UK: BERR-ay or US: bə-RAY; French: [beʁɛ]; Basque: txapela, pronounced [tʃapela]) is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap, usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre. Mass production of berets began in 19th century Spain and France and the beret remains associated with these countries. Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units worldwide, as well as by other organizations.

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  1. beret

    A beret is a round, flat hat, typically made of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fiber, that is commonly worn by both men and women. It is often associated with artists, military personnel, or French culture, but is worn in various forms around the world.

Wikidata

  1. Beret

    A beret is a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre. Beret-like headwear has been worn across Europe since pre-Roman times. Mass production began in 19th century France, Spain and Italy, countries with which it remains associated. Berets are worn as part of the uniform of many military and police units worldwide, as well as by other organizations.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Beret

    Berret, bėr′et, n. a flat woollen cap worn by the Basques. [Fr.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Beret in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Beret in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Beret in a Sentence

  1. Monica Lewinsky:

    Now I admit I made mistakes — especially wearing that beret — but the attention and judgment that I received — not the story, but that I personally received — was unprecedented, i was branded as a tramp, tart, slut, whore, bimbo and, of course, 'that woman.' I was known by many, but actually known by few. I get it. It was easy to forget 'that woman' was dimensional and had a soul.

  2. Green Beret Drew Horn:

    Green Beret Drew Horn went into some of the most dangerous areas in Afghanistan and took out probably some of the most dangerous enemy targets, and they were right there with Green Beret Drew Horn.

  3. Brad Owens Owens:

    Owens said. In the chaotic days following that attack, the Obama White House blamed the attacks on an anti-Islam video and demonstration which was not accurate. As a former Green Beret, Torres was stunned: Coming from a military background, I would expect the administration to tell the truth. So I bought into it for a minute. But I didn't believe it in the back of my mind.

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