Barleycorn Definition & Meaning
barleycorn
- noun
- a grain of barley
- a grain of barley
"Barleycorn" in song lyrics
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"new barleycorn"
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"john barleycorn"
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"who dares to say forget by barleycorn"
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Words that rhyme with barleycorn
Usage tips for "barleycorn"
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