[f. BARNACLE sb.2] trans. To affix with persistent attachment.
1863. W. W. Story, Roba di R., II. 34. This uncouth structure … is barnacled upon the ruins of the once splendid portico.
1865. Mrs. Whitney, Gayworthys, xxiv. 236. He barnacled himself to Gershom, now, and shipped with him always.
