Obs. Also 7 barbatist. [ad. L. barbitista, ad. Gr. βαρβιτιστής, f. βάρβιτος: see -IST.] A player on the barbiton.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Barbitist, a Lutinist.
1693. W. Robertson, Phraseol. Gen., 207. A Barbatist or player on the Lute.
