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burin definition

bu·rin (byo̵or′in)

noun

  1. a short, pointed cutting tool with a round handle, used by engravers
  2. Archaeol. a Stone Age chisel

Etymology: Fr < OFr < OIt burino, borino < Langobardic boro, borer; akin to OE bor: see bore

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