"member for Barkshire" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: members for Barkshire [plural]
Etymology: A pun on member for Berkshire, i.e. a Member of Parliament for that district. Head templates: {{en-noun|members for Barkshire|head=member for Barkshire}} member for Barkshire (plural members for Barkshire)
  1. (idiomatic, archaic, rare) A person who has a cough which causes them to sound as if they are barking. Tags: archaic, idiomatic, rare Categories (topical): People

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