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BARBED

\bˈɑːbd], \bˈɑːbd], \b_ˈɑː_b_d]\

Definitions of BARBED

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Having a sharp point or points; as, barbed wire entanglements are placed before trenches.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

of Barb

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Bearded; armed.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Furnished with armour; bearded, jagged with hooks.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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