Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Barca

Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary, and Greek Lexicon (Rich, 1849)

BAR'CA. A boat employed for discharging a cargo, and transporting it to the shore. When the vessel put to sea, it was shipped on board, and only lowered down again when its services were required. Isidor. Orig. xix. 1. 19. Not. Tir. p. 77.