'barberess' originates from English, formed by adding the feminine suffix '-ess' to 'barber', where 'barber' comes from Old French 'barbier' ultimately from Latin 'barba' meaning 'beard'.

'barberess' was created in English by affixing the feminine suffix '-ess' (from Old French '-esse', ultimately from Latin forms) to the word 'barber'. The root 'barber' came into English via Old French 'barbier' from Latin 'barba' ('beard').

Originally related to 'barber' (a person who trims beards and hair), the formed word 'barberess' specifically indicated a female barber; the term is now rare or dated and largely replaced by gender-neutral terms like 'barber' or 'hairdresser'.