Where does “turret” come from?
Turret comes from Middle English touret, from Old French torete, diminutive of tour meaning "tower," from Latin turris, ultimately from a root meaning "to turn" or "twist."
turret (English): A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental...
Definitions
- A little tower, frequently a merely ornamental...
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