Meaning of BURTON
| Pronunciation: | | 'burtn
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- [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)
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| | Synonyms: | | Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton |
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| | See Also: | | actor, adventurer, ale, explorer, histrion, player, role player, thespian | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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