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† ˈbarbot Obs. rare—1.
[a. OF. barbote, -oute, -ouste (= It. balbotta, barbotta, med.L. barbota), considered by Jal a contraction of barca-botta, barque-botte, barrel-boat, from its appearance; Du Cange compares med.L. barbuta a kind of helmet.]
A small vessel or sloop, having its deck protected by an arched covering of leather.
1579Fenton Guicciard. ix. (1599) 397 With the losse of two fustes, two barbots, and..fourtie smaller vessels. |