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Barr (name) means a common English and Scottish surname. Example: “The novel was written by an author named Barr.”
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A common English and Scottish surname.
"The novel was written by an author named Barr."
How to use barr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly used today as a surname; the older verb sense (to trumpet like an elephant) is essentially obsolete.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- barrs
- Past tense
- barred
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Etymology
Came from French barrir, meaning “to trumpet; to make the sound of an elephant”, from Old French barrire, from Late Latin barriō, from Latin barrus (“elephant”).
Rhymes for barr
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What does “barr” mean?
The word “barr” means a common English and Scottish surname. In plain terms, mainly used today as a surname; the older verb sense (to trumpet like an elephant) is essentially obsolete.
How do you pronounce “barr”?
“Barr” is pronounced bahr (/bɑɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “barr” in a sentence?
Here is “barr” used in a sentence: “The novel was written by an author named Barr.”
What part of speech is “barr”?
“Barr” is a name.
Is “barr” a common word?
“Barr” is an uncommon word in modern English.
