in commerce, a barbary horse, greatly esteemed for its beauty, strength, and swiftness. Barbets are commonly of a slim shape, and have very thin legs; they retain their vigour to the last, and are therefore much prized for stallions. They are used both for the saddle and the coach.

in the military art: To fire in barbe, means to fire the cannon over the parapet, instead of firing through the embrasures; in which case the parapet must not be above three feet and a half high.

or BARDE, is an old word, denoting the armour of the horses of the ancient knights and soldiers, who were accoutred at all points. It is said to be an armour of iron and leather, wherewith the neck, breast, and shoulders of the horse were covered.