Category:Tabouret

Tab"ou*ret, n. Etym: [f., dim. of of. tabor, tabour, drum. See Tabor.]

1. Same as taboret.

2. A seat without arms or back, cushioned and stuffed: a high stool; -- so called from its resemblance to a drum.

3. An embroidery frame. Knight. 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.