barberyn.
/ˈbɑːbəri/ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > places for styling hair > [noun]
barberyc1440
clipping-house1483
barbershop1579
toilet club1855
c1440 Promptorium Parvulorum 24/1 Barborery, or barbours hous.]
2. The barber's art or craft; shaving.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > [noun]
busk1516
barbery1540
dressing1557
buskinga1568
barbering1660
hairdressing1771
haircare1935
hair-styling1936
1540 Act 32 Hen. VIII xlii. §1 Offences..against the good order of barbary or surgery.
1697 View Penal Laws 28 Neither shall any Chirurgeon there use Barbery or Shaving.
1867 Pall Mall Gaz. 21 Feb. 4 Tonsor..was a master in barbery.
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