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Burton

Burton Meaning & Definition
Burton Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Burton?

[n] a strong dark English ale
[n] Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
[n] English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Burton: Richard Burton | Sir Richard Burton | Sir Richard Francis Burton

Related Terms | Find terms related to Burton:

See Also | actor | adventurer | ale | explorer | histrion | player | role player | thespian

Burton In Webster's Dictionary

\Bur"ton\, n. [Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent anything.] (Naut.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part.

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