unbarbed

[ uhn-bahrbd ]

adjective

1. barbless.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbarbed¹

First recorded in 1555–65; un- ¹ + barb ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Each man had with him unbarbed arrows and a bow for hunting.

From Project Gutenberg

The men carried small, unbarbed fish-spears, the women and children baskets and bundles of oap.

From Project Gutenberg