Definition of "pret" [pret]

• An abbreviation of preterit.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Can you imagine the havoc in Paris, if the fashion houses were able to call the pret a porter couture?"
• "It's called the pret a port tea, because all the cookies and cakes are dressed up to look like dresses from the latest collections, so I'll try and take pictures if they'll let me."
• "In the evening she brought in one containing the nightgown and nightcap, and the stockings for the next morning; this basket was called pret de la nuit."