barra

Portuguese

/ˈba.ʁɐ/, /ˈba.ʁɐ/, /ˈba.ʁa/, /ˈba.ha/, /ˈba.ʁɐ/, /ˈba.ʀa/

noun
Definitions
  • bar solid object with uniform cross-section
  • bar, ingot
  • cuff the end of a pants leg, folded up
  • (typography) slash
  • (heraldiccharge) bend sinister

Etymology

Inherited from Latin *barra derived from Gaulish *barros (the bushy end).

Origin

Gaulish

*barros

Gloss

the bushy end

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