barrow² n EDD ~ sb⁵ 1, 2. A child's flannel petticoat.
   P 108-77 A barrow was a long flannel petticoat for a baby. It had a wide band which hugged the baby under the arms and the skirt hung well below the baby's feet. In the day-time a fine lace-trimmed petticoat was wom over it, and then the long dress.

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