Plural of barrette, a small clip or clasp used to hold hair in place.
From French 'barrette,' the diminutive of 'barre' meaning 'bar.' The modern hair accessory was named for its bar-like shape, adopted into English in the late 19th century.
The barrette is one of the few fashion accessories that has remained virtually unchanged in function for over 150 years—a simple hinged metal bar holds hair brilliantly!
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