Barnet

[bahr-nit]

noun

1. a borough of Greater London, England.

Barnet

¹

/ ˈbɑːnɪt /

noun

1. a borough of N Greater London: scene of a Yorkist victory (1471) in the Wars of the Roses. Pop: 324 400 (2003 est). Area: 89 sq km (34 sq miles)

barnet

²

/ ˈbɑːnɪt /

noun

1. slang,  hair

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barnet¹

C19: from rhyming slang Barnet Fair hair

Example Sentences

Taking place over the last couple of months, the team has been searching and identifying species at both known and potential river sites in boroughs such as Newham, Richmond upon Thames and Barnet.

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At Barnet Coroner's Court, Det Sgt James Raffin, of the Metropolitan Police, told the hearing it was no longer being treated as a criminal case.

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Mr Flatt, who also played for Southend United, Romford, Barnet, and Wisbech Town, had been suffering from memory loss and was admitted to Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford in May 2021 with a low heart rate.

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This is the story of how Netherlands legend Edgar Davids arrived at Barnet as player-head coach, almost kept them in the Football League and then oversaw a bizarre few months in the Conference.

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Told by those who worked with him at Barnet, it is a tale of contrasts - with Davids skipping some away games and wearing the number one shirt, but not earning a penny during 15 months in charge.

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