Barbour

British

/ ˈbɑːbə /

noun

John . c . 1320–95, Scottish poet: author of The Bruce (1376), a patriotic epic poem

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Allen made an entire album about the disintegration of her marriage to David Barbour.

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026

“Customers want to see as few tracking numbers as possible,” Barbour said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025

And at a recent pop-up event for heritage brand Barbour during London Fashion Week, visitors received a free customised checked tote bag and a bouquet of dried flowers from a Scottish florist.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2025

According to figures from construction researchers Barbour ABI, developers are applying to build 17 data centres in London, as well as another 39 in the Home Counties.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2025

“I bought some of the highest quality fertilizing plasma available in California,” Barbour informed him.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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