? Obs. Also bara-. Some kind of woven fabric.
1689. Lond. Gaz., No. 2438/4. A New black Barratine Mantua and Petticoat.
1745. Lond. Mag., 403. Baratees [sic], and other Francfort Commodities.
1761. Brit. Mag., II. 117. Thick barateen curtains were close drawn round the bed.