n. [ F. bidet, perh. fr. Celtic; cr. Gael. bideach very little, diminutive, bidein a diminutive animal, W. bidan a weakly or sorry wretch. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A small horse formerly allowed to each trooper or dragoon for carrying his baggage. B. Jonson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A kind of bath tub for sitting baths; a sitz bath. [ 1913 Webster ]