'Casse-tete' definitions:

Definition of 'Casse-tete'

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  • Casse-tete \Casse`-t[^e]te"\ (k[.a]s`t[=a]t"), n. [F., fr. casser to break (see 2d Quash) + t[^e]te head.] A small war club, esp. of savages; -- so called because of its supposed use in crushing the skull. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Cassette