a. Obs. In 5 baraytous, -atous, 6 -atows. [a OF. barateus, f. barat: see BARRAT sb. and -OUS.] Contentious, quarrelsome.
1430. Lydg., Chron. Troy, II. xv. To his seruantes ful inpacient, And baraytous where that so euer he went.
1496. Dives & Paup. (W. de W.), II. xiii. 123. Yf the lorde be fell cruell and baratous.
1523. Skelton, Garl. Laurel, 673. Preservative … Ageynst all baratows broisiours.
1592. G. Harvey, Pierces Super., 97. The world is too-full of litigious, and barratous pennes.
