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barr

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Searchable Lemmata: barr (Ir).
Alternate Forms: barra, bhairr.

    Definitions and Defining Citations:

1(vb.) Accessory; diadem, tiara, helmet. In general, the term refers to the top or ends of an object or person, that is the summit of a mountain or hair.(circa 700 - post 1800)
1. barr gl. tiaras Gloss. [eDIL Sg. (70 a 20) circa 850]
2. sarabella i.e. tyara vel barr Gloss. [eDIL Thes. (i 2.11)]
3. tathuig- id in mbarr ... .i. mionn n-oir bis for cionn ind rig [eDIL RC (x 218 § 8)]
c.f.: bairrin, cap
Ir.
Ceremonial: No
Body Parts: Head.

    Etymological Evidence:

Definite, native Irish word < Proto-Celtic *barro 'point, top'.
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