Băr'ra-can, n.

n. [Fr. barracan, baracan, bouracan, Pr. barracan, It. baracane, Sp. barragan, Pg. barregana, L. Lat. barracanus, M. H. Ger. barragân, barkân, N. H. Ger. barchent, from Ar. barrakân, barkân, a kind of black gown. Cf. Per. barak, a garment made of camel’s hair, Ar. bark, a troop of camels, bârik, camel.] A thick, strong stuff, somewhat like camlet;—used for outer garments.