n.
- a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.
- a similar arrangement of straps, as for fastening a parachute to a person's body or for restraining a young child.
v.
- fit with a harness.
- control and use (resources).
Phrase
- in harness
- in the routine of daily work:
an ordinary man who died in harness.
- in close partnership.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. harneis ‘military equipment’, from ON, from herr ‘army’ + nest ‘provisions’.