Also 5 (barborery), 6 barbary. [a. F. barberie (15th c. in Godefroy), f. barbier barber.]
† 1. A barber’s shop. Obs.
[c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 24/1. Barborery, or barbours hous.]
2. The barber’s art or craft; shaving.
1540. Act 32 Hen. VIII., xlii. § 1. Offences … against the good order of barbary or surgery.
1697. View of Penal Laws, 28. Neither shall any Chirurgeon there use Barbery or Shaving.
1867. Pall Mall Gaz., 21 Feb., 4/1. Tonsor … was a master in barbery.
