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Barker 1. George (Granville). 1913--91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950) 2. Howard. born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003) 3. Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker. born 1929, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971--85) barker [′bär·kər] (design engineering) (engineering) A machine, used mainly in pulp mills, which removes the bark from logs. (forestry) A worker who subjects logs and pulpwood to water pressure in a stream barker or tumbling in a drum barker, in order to free them from bark and dirt. Also known as power barker. A worker who prepares or shovels bark for tanning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Barker was himself an undoubted Englishman; but by his remarks it was clear that he had first known Douglas in America and had there lived on intimate terms with him. Jeremiah Barker was my new master's name, but as every one called him Jerry, I shall do the same. Barker of Roxley Farm, over by Blackstable Church, and I used to go and stay there often when I was a girl. |
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