Definitions
A set of straps or equipment used to hold, guide, or control.
Word origin
From Middle English harneys, harnes, harneis, harnais, herneis, from Anglo-Norman harneis and Old French hernois (“equipment used in battle”), believed to be from Old Norse *hernest, from herr (“army”) + nest (“provisions”) (from Proto-Germanic *nesaną (“to heal, recover”)). More at harry.
Used in a sentence
“The cars then enter the main lines for further assembly - including the installation of internal electrical harnesses, underfloor equipment, internal panelling, roof equipment, carpets, seats and tables.”
“Ring the alarum-bell! Blow, wind! come, wrack! At least we'll die with harness on our back.”
“"I'll give thee for my ransom the very best harnéss That either young or old in the world doth possess.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Set of straps”7 letters
02“Strap arrangement”7 letters
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