I. ˈbär-bər noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French barbour, from barbe beard — more at barb
Date: 14th century
: one whose business is cutting and dressing hair, shaving and trimming beards, and performing related services
II. verb
( bar·bered ; bar·ber·ing -b(ə-)riŋ)
Date: 1606
transitive verb
: to perform the services of a barber for : trim or groom the hair or beard of
intransitive verb
: to perform the services of a barber