Obs. rare1. In 6 bara-. [a. OF. barateresse, fem. of barateeur, BARRATOR: see -ESS.] A female fighter, amazon, virago.

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1583.  Stanyhurst, Æneis, I. (Arb.), 34. A baratresse, daring with men, thogh a mayd, to be buckling.

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