A prefix signifying Indian (i. e., East Indian); of or pertaining of India.
Barley; the six-rowed barley or the four-rowed barley, commonly the former (Hord. vulgare). [Obs. except in North of Eng. and Scot.] , v. t. Etym: [Cf. OIcel. berja to strike.] To pierce. [Obs.] Chaucer. ,n.See Bear, barley. [Scot.]