Definition of "barbers" [barbers]

• Plural form of barber. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of barber. (verb)

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• "Among the Greeks, barbers’ news was a proverbial expression; and Horace, in one of his epistles, makes honourable mention of the Roman barbers in the same light."
• "Now I understand better that one simply should not place any trust in barbers!"
• "While thus taking their ease, they often call their barbers, who tenderly grip and beat upon their arms and other parts of their bodies, instead of exercise, to stir the blood."