Where does “barbative” come from?
barbative (English) comes from English barb, from English barbiturate, from German Barbiturat, from French barbiturique, from German Barbitursäure, from German Barbara, from Latin barbara, from Latin barbarus.
barbative (English): Harshly critical or blunt; sarcastic
Definitions
- Harshly critical or blunt; sarcastic
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