n. 1. A round, soft, brimless cap that fits snugly and is often worn angled to one side. 2. Beret A Green Beret. [French béret, from French dialectal berret and from Old Provençal berret, cap, both from Late Latin birrus, hooded cloak; see BIRETTA.] |
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