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Barber
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Found only once, in Ezek. 5:1, where reference is made to the Jewish custom of shaving the head as a sign of mourning. The Nazarites were untouched by the razor from their birth (Num. 6:5). Comp. Judg. 16:19.
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Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
One whose occupation it is to shave or trim the beard, and to cut and dress the hair of his patrons. Barber's itch. See under Itch.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To shave and dress the beard or hair of. Shak.