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barbe

[ bahrb ]

/ bɑrb /

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noun

a band or small scarf of lace, worn around the head or neck by women.

barb¹ (def. 8).

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Origin of barbe

see origin at barb¹

Words nearby barbe

Barbary States, barbasco, barbastelle, barbate, barb bolt, barbe, barbecue, barbecue sauce, barbecue stopper, barbed, barbed tributary

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How to use barbe in a sentence

He was described as "homme de moenne stature, ayant barbe demy blanche, et le visage hault et large."
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird
"It is a great thing to have a father a privy councillor," said St. Barbe, with a glance of envy.
Endymion|Benjamin Disraeli
"I hope you will like your new life," said St. Barbe, throwing down a review on the Divan, and leaning back sipping his coffee.
Endymion|Benjamin Disraeli
This is Mr. St. Barbe, who, when the public taste has improved, will be the most popular author of the day.
Endymion|Benjamin Disraeli

"I have done business to-night," said St. Barbe to Endymion, towards the close of the evening.
Endymion|Benjamin Disraeli