Right of the tabouret

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Tabouret \Tab"ou*ret\, n. [F., dim. of OF. tabor, tabour, drum.
   See {Tabor}.]
   1. Same as {Taboret}.
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   2. A seat without arms or back, cushioned and stuffed: a high
      stool; -- so called from its resemblance to a drum.
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   3. An embroidery frame. --Knight.
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   {Right of the tabouret}, the privilege of sitting on a
      tabouret in the presence of the severeign, formerly
      granted to certain ladies of high rank at the French
      court.
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