barest

1. 1
   adjective

   Superlative of bare. Use this to say something has the least covering or the smallest amount possible.

   The shelves held the barest amount of food.

   He gave the barest nod to show he agreed.

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2. 2
   verbarchaic

   Second-person singular present of bare. An old way to say "you uncover" when speaking to one person.

   Thou barest thy arm so the doctor can see the wound.

   Thou barest thy head before the king.

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3. 3
   verbarchaic

   Past tense of bear. An old way to say "you carried" or "you endured" when speaking to one person.

   Thou barest the heavy load up the hill.

   Long thou barest the pain without a word.

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