First Known Use: 14th century
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1barber
noun bar·ber \ˈbär-bər\
: a person whose job is to cut men's hair
Full Definition of BARBER
: one whose business is cutting and dressing hair, shaving and trimming beards, and performing related services
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Origin of BARBER
Middle English, from Anglo-French barbour, from barbe beard — more at barb
Related to BARBER
- Synonyms
- hairdresser, haircutter, hairstylist, stylist
2barber
verb
bar·beredbar·ber·ing \-b(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of BARBER
transitive verb
: to perform the services of a barber for : trim or groom the hair or beard of
intransitive verb
: to perform the services of a barber
First Known Use of BARBER
1606
Barber
biographical name Bar·ber \ˈbär-bər\
Definition of BARBER
Samuel 1910–1981 Am. composer
BARBER Defined for Kids
barber
noun bar·ber \ˈbär-bər\
Definition of BARBER for Kids
: a person whose business is cutting hair and shaving and trimming beards
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