ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: alteration of earlier bargh-master, probably part modification, part translation of German bergmeister, from berg- mining (from berg mountain, from Old High German) + meister master — more at barrow
1. : a local official arbiter or judge among English miners
2. : an officer of the barmote who presides at meetings, collects dues, and acts as manager