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BARRACK
, by Michael disputes this, suggesting that “barrack” is more likely an English dialect word meaning “to brag or boast”. Could both be correct? What if barracking as shouting encouragement comes from an old word for bragging, while barracking as shouting abuse comes from borak? It is possible, and would explain the opposing meanings.