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Barbour

British  
/ ˈbɑːbə /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The experiences of Florio and Barbour highlight the challenge of sizing up the true threat of inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Barbour, who sells beef, pork and milk, has watched the cost of trucking hay from three counties away rise around 15%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Police Scotland's deputy assistant chief officer, Kenny Barbour, said the decision to stand down the major incident followed a detailed assessment by emergency responders.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

In addition to the death of her mother, Barbour claims her husband also suffered severe and grievous injuries as a result of the crash.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

“I have to get to work,” he said to Barbour.

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

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