ˈbarrateen, -ine ? Obs. Also bara-. Some kind of woven fabric. 1689Lond.Gaz.No. 2438/4 A New black Barratine Mantua and Petticoat.1745Lond.Mag. 403 Baratees [sic], and other Francfort Commodities.1761Brit.Mag. II. 117 Thick barateen curtains were close drawn round the bed.