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barker

noun bark·er \ ˈbär-kər \

Definition of barker

: one that barks; especially : a person who advertises by hawking at an entrance to a show

First Known Use of barker

14th century

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barker

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Definition of barker

: one that removes or prepares bark

First Known Use of barker

1611

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barker

noun bark·er \ ˈbär-kər \

Definition of barker for Students

: a person who stands at the entrance to a show and tries to attract people to it

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