vbl. sb. [f. BARBER v. + -ING1.] The art or work of a barber; shaving, hairdressing.

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1660.  in Select. Harl. Misc. (1793), 380. The King was pleased to take notice of Richard’s good barbering.

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1860.  Smiles, Self-Help, ii. 29. Wigs were worn … an important part of the barbering business.

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