Barras

Barras

BAR-az หˆbarษ™z
Noun

A short slang term for a place called the Barrowland in the east end of Glasgow.

Etymology & History

Shortened from "Barrowland," Glasgow's famous weekend market and ballroom established in the 1920s. The name comes from the barrows (market stalls) that lined the streets.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1920s
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Language
none
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Formality
informal
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