† ˈbarrenhoodObs. Forms: 4 bareynheed, 5 baraynhede. [f. as prec. + -hood.] = barrenness. c1380Wyclif Sel.Wks. (1871) III. 13 My Lorde..was sory for my bareynheed.1496Dives & Paup. (W. de W.) i. xxv. 61/2 Wydowehede and baraynhede shall come to the bothe in one daye.