Barken
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Barken is an adjective meaning (poetic) Made of bark.
Meaning
(poetic) Made of bark.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, UK dialectal, Scotland) To become hard or form a crust, like bark.
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To tan or dye with bark.
Example Sentences
barken knots
"The best way's to let the blood barken upon the cut — that saves plasters, hinney."
The poor patient knew at once his master's tongue, and lifting up one of his eyes, the other being stiff and barkened down, said in a melancholy voice, "Ah, master, do you think I'll get better?"
Word Forms
- barkens
- barkening
- barkened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bricken, bavin, boarden, slaten, boxen, sabling.
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