/bahr"tn/ , n.
1. Clara , 1821-1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
2. Derek H(arold) R(ichard) , 1918-98, English chemist: Nobel prize 1969.
3. Sir Edmund , 1849-1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901-03.
4. a male given name.