1. (n.) An animal that barks; hence, any one who clamors unreasonably.

2. (n.) One who stands at the doors of shops to urge passers by to make purchases.

3. (n.) A pistol.

4. (n.) The spotted redshank.

5. (n.) One who strips trees of their bark.

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