bachall, f. (gs. -aille, npl. ~a, gpl. ~).1. Crook, shepherd’s staff. Go barra ~, in abundance. Tá féar go barra ~ ar na híochtair, there is a luxuriant growth of grass on the bottoms. 2. Crozier. 3. Ringlet. 4. (Of spade) Tramp. 5. Hooked nose. (Var:m)