burton Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
Sir Richard Burton; Richard Burton; Sir Richard Francis Burton.
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noun Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
Richard Burton.
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noun a strong dark English ale
WordNet
Bur"ton noun
Etymology
Cf. OE. & Prov. E.Definitions
(Naut.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended of a hook block in the bight of the running part.