De-bär', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. DEBARRED; p. pr. & vb. n. DEBARRING.] [From de and bar, q. v.; Fr. débarrer.] To cut off from entrance, as if by a bar or barrier; to preclude; to hinder from approach, entry, or enjoyment; to shut out or exclude; to deny or refuse.

Not so strictly hath our Lord imposed Labor, as to debar us when we need Refreshment. Milton.