(First of three entries) 1a: a tribal poet-singer who can compose and recite lyrics about heroes and their deeds. B: an epic or heroic verse composer, singer, or declaimer 2: poet. 3: a writing tablet on which something is written 4: a mark (as on a door) that indicates that no one is allowed inside 5: a refusal because of race, religion, etc. Barred means you cannot enter a place because there is no way for you to get in. If you are barred from somewhere, you have been excluded from the area. In this case, it means you cannot go into the school because of your color choice. You are barred from entering the white school district. The word "bar" also has other meanings. It can mean a fence or wall that divides properties or people. A barricade is something that blocks a road or entrance. And lastly, a bar serves as a container for holding liquids. Alcoholic beverages are contained in barrels called bars. Being barred from something is a negative experience. The person being barred feels excluded from the situation or organization. As well, those who bar someone feel like they are protecting themselves from any possible danger that could arise from letting this person in. Being barred can also be seen as a punishment because there is no way around it.