[mod. trade name, prob. f. TABBY: cf. TABINET.] A fabric of alternate satin and watered silk stripes used in upholstery.
1851. Mayhew, Lond. Lab. & Poor, I. 427/1. A composition to remove stains from silks, muslins, bombazeens, cords, or tabarets of any kind or colour.
1866. Times, 23 April, Advt. 450 yards rich damasks and tabarets.
1883. [see TABBAREA].
