Obs. In 4–5 bareynte. [a. OF. barainete, (also brehennete, brehaignete), f. baraine: see BARREN a. and -TY: cf. sovereignty.] = prec.
1382. Wyclif, Gen. xxvi. 1. Thilk bareynte that felle in the daies of Abraham. Ibid., 2 Kings ii. 21. There schal be no more in hem deth ne bareynte.
c. 1440. Promp. Parv., 24. Bareynte, sterilitas.
