barret noun3 •The flat cap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics; a biretta.The priestly leader wears the chasuble and stole, and often the pluvial besides; his head is covered with a barret. — 1889 •(historical) A kind of fitted cap worn by medieval soldiers.Philip was dressed simply in black velvet, having a barret-cap of the same, with small chains of gold. — 1857 •(historical) A floppy beret-like cap worn by musketeers.The Volunteer Jäger Detachments wore the Musketeer's uniform, often with a 'Barret' . This beret was a large floppy field cap, coloured black. — 1972 formsbarrets