Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈbɒɹəl/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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/ˈbɔɹəl/
Pronunciation notes
- US
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/ˈbɑɹəl/
Pronunciation notes
- US
Noun
A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.
Adjective
Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity.
Usage- Obsolete
- Examples
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Siker thou speak'st like a lewd sorrel, Of heaven, to deemen so: Howbe I am but rude and borrel, Yet nearer ways I know.