barba

[ bahr-buh ]

/ ˈbɑr bə /

the beard.

a hair of the head.

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< New Latin, Latin: beard

I suspect that since lunch was my treat, Barba took me to his favorite restaurant.
Cocaine, Politicians and Wives: Inside the World’s Most Bizarre Prison|Jason Batansky|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of them fetched Manuel, nicknamed Barba (Spanish for beard), who was, of course, clean shaven.
Cocaine, Politicians and Wives: Inside the World’s Most Bizarre Prison|Jason Batansky|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Barba offered me a line of cocaine as we sat on his bunk bed covered by posters of musicians and half-naked women.
Cocaine, Politicians and Wives: Inside the World’s Most Bizarre Prison|Jason Batansky|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We are going to fight like hell to win—with or without the national Democrats,” Barba says.
The Dems' Cold Cash Calculus|Samuel P. Jacobs|September 8, 2010|DAILY BEAST

As soon as Barba had entered the harbour and cast anchor, Caballero went on board to pay his respects to him.
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)|Bernal Diaz del Castillo
One can easily imagine the astonishment of Barba and his men; however, they could do no better than patiently submit.
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)|Bernal Diaz del Castillo
Footnote 107: Barba—a title of respect; in the Vaudois dialect literally signifying an uncle.
The Huguenots in France|Samuel Smiles.
Barba was kindly received by Cortes, whom he informed that another small vessel might be expected with provisions in about a week.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Vol. IV.|Robert Kerr
Cortez was now too strong to be apprehended by any force which Barba had at his command.
Hernando Cortez|John S. C. Abbott