barbe
[ bahrb ]
noun
a band or small scarf of lace, worn around the head or neck by women.
Origin of barbe
1see origin at barb1
Words Nearby barbe
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How to use barbe in a sentence
He was described as "homme de moenne stature, ayant barbe demy blanche, et le visage hault et large."
History of the Rise of the Huguenots | Henry Baird"It is a great thing to have a father a privy councillor," said St. barbe, with a glance of envy.
Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli"I hope you will like your new life," said St. barbe, throwing down a review on the Divan, and leaning back sipping his coffee.
Endymion | Benjamin DisraeliThis is Mr. St. barbe, who, when the public taste has improved, will be the most popular author of the day.
Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli"I have done business to-night," said St. barbe to Endymion, towards the close of the evening.
Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli
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