'Barrette' is a word borrowed from French 'barrette'. The word entered the English language some time around 1901.
barrette [noun] [1901]
Meaning: a clip or bar for holding hair in place.
Etymology: French; diminutive of barre bar.
Topics: Clothing:Accessories.
Origin: From French to English.
note: Diminutive form of the French word barre (bar) effectively translating to a little bar. It entered the English language in the early 20th century to describe the small bar-shaped clasp used to hold hair in place.
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