— barnstormer , n.
/bahrn"stawrm'/ , v.i.
1. to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
2. Theat. to tour small towns to stage theatrical performances.
3. (of a pilot) to give exhibitions of stunt flying, participate in airplane races, etc., in the course of touring country towns and rural areas.
4. (of a professional athletic team) to tour an area playing exhibition games after the regular season.
v.t.
5. to tour (various places) as a barnstormer.
[ 1880-85; BARN 1 + STORM ]