An alternative or archaic spelling of barricade, a barrier or blockade erected to block passage or defend an area.
From Spanish and Portuguese 'barricada,' following the pattern of Spanish noun endings. This spelling reflects Romance language influence on English.
This spelling shows how English borrowed the word from multiple Romance languages—barricade, barricado, and barricada all exist, reflecting trade and cultural contact!
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