Barways

/ˈbɑːrweɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of barway; multiple gated passages or barriers used in agricultural or architectural contexts.

Etymology

Simple plural of barway. Historical term used primarily in agricultural documents and property descriptions from medieval through early modern England.

Kelly Says

Reading old property deeds, you'll find references to 'barways' and similar specific structures that have completely disappeared from the landscape and language—they tell stories of how people actually lived!

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