[ˈhɑːnɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- 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


Phrases:
- in harness

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French harneis ‘military equipment’, from Old Norse, from herr ‘army’ + nest ‘provisions’

[ˈhɑːnɪs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put a harness on (a horse or other draught animal)
(e.g: how to groom a horse and harness it)

- control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy
(e.g: attempts to harness solar energy)


Phrases:
- in harness

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French harneis ‘military equipment’, from Old Norse, from herr ‘army’ + nest ‘provisions’