B'ARBET, noun A name given by some French writers to a peculiar species of those worms which feed on the puceron or aphis. [See Aphis.] 2. The Bucco, a genus of birds found in the warm climates of both continents. 3. A dog, so called from his long hair.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI