\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.