a. Her. [a. F. barré barred, f. barrer to BAR.] (A field) Divided horizontally into a number of equal parts by bars of two colors arranged alternately.
1486. Bk. St. Albans, Her., D. vij. He berith barri of siluer and sable.
1572. Bossewell, Armorie, II. 31 b. The blazon … how they differ from playne armes barrie. [See quotation for BENDY.]
1864. Boutell, Heraldry Hist. & Pop., xv. 211. This shield of De Grey with the barry field.
