barry

/ˈbɑɹ.i/
nounadjective

A field divided transversely into several equal parts, and consisting of two different tinctures interchangeably disposed.

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Noun 1 meaning

  1. A field divided transversely into several equal parts, and consisting of two different tinctures interchangeably disposed.

Adjective 2 meanings

  1. Traversed (transversely) by bars.

  2. Of a dyed material: having bars or bands of color.

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Where it comes from

Etymology

From French barré (“striped, barred”).

BARRY at a glance

BARRY has 5 letters and scores 10 points in Scrabble (B 3 + A 1 + R 1 + R 1 + Y 4) and 10 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,493 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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