adjective
Barry
BA-ree
adjective
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In heraldry, describing a shield divided into an even number of horizontal bands of alternating colors.
"The coat of arms was barry of six, alternating gold and blue."
How to Use Barry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specialist heraldry term for a shield striped with horizontal bands.
Word Forms
more barry comparative, Barrys plural, barries plural, most barry superlative
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Etymology
The heraldic term comes from French barre ("bar"); the common given name Barry is a separate word, anglicized from Irish Barra.