a.; also 7–9 bareish. [f. BARE a. + -ISH1.] Somewhat bare; thinly covered.

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1661.  Lovell, Hist. Anim. & Min., Introd. The taile is … bareish in those that are rough.

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1865.  Carlyle, Fredk. Gt., VIII. iii. River Elbe sweeping through it, banks barish.

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