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Right of the tabouret

Tabouret \Tab"ou*ret\, n. [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.