/bar"ee/ , n.
1. Sir Charles , 1795-1860, English architect.
2. John , 1745-1803, American naval commander in the Revolution.
3. Leonora Marie Kearney ( "Mother Lake" ), 1849-1930, U.S. labor leader and social activist, born in Ireland.
4. Philip , 1896-1949, U.S. playwright.
5. a male given name: from an Irish word meaning "spear."