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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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