An Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language / in which the words are explained in their different senses, authorized by the names of the writers by whom they are used, or the titles of the works in which they occur, and deduced from their originals

by John Jamieson

Su. G. bark-a, decorticare, barka hudar, coria glabra reddere.

BARKER, s. A tanner, S.

Dan. barker, id.

To BARKEN, v. n. To clot, to become hard; part. pa. barknyt.
Douglas.

BARKING and FLEEING, a phrase used to denote one, who, especially from prodigality, is believed to be on the eve of bankruptcy, S.

BARLA-BREIKIS, BARLEY-BRACKS, A game generally played by young people in a corn-yard, S.
Bannatyne MS.

Perh. q. breaking the barley, or parley.

BARLA-FUMMIL, BARLA-FUMBLE, An exclamation for a truce by one who has fallen down in wrestling or play.
Chr. Kirk.

Fr. parlez, foi melez, "let us have a truce, and blend our faith."

BARLEY, s. A term used in the games of children, when a truce is demanded, S.