or BARB. See BARB.

BARBE 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 have been an armour of iron and leather, wherewith the neck, breast, and shoulders of the horse were covered.

SI, a town of Biscay in Mexico, near which are rich silver mines. W. Long. 109. 55. N. Lat. 26. o.