"barway" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: barways [plural]
Etymology: From bar + way. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bar|way}} bar + way Head templates: {{en-noun}} barway (plural barways)
  1. A passage into a field or yard between a fence or wall, closed by bars that can be lifted out of the posts.
    Sense id: en-barway-en-noun-RLLC3lDf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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