† ˈbarrenty Obs.
In 4–5 bareynte.
[a. OF. barainete, (also brehennete, brehaignete), f. baraine: see barren a. and -ty: cf. sovereignty.]
= prec.
| 1382 Wyclif Gen. xxvi. 1 Thilk bareynte that felle in the daies of Abraham. ― 2 Kings ii. 21 There schal be no more in hem deth ne bareynte. c 1440 Promp. Parv. 24 Bareynte, sterilitas. |