barrˈator noun

A person who vexatiously stirs up lawsuits, quarrels, etc

barrˈatrous adjective

barrˈatrously adverb

barrˈatry noun

1. Fraudulent practices on the part of the master or mariners of a ship to the prejudice of the owners (maritime law)
2. The stirring up of suits and quarrels, forbidden under penalties to lawyers
3. The purchase or sale of offices of church or state