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burton definition

bur·ton (bʉrt′'n)

noun

a kind of tackle consisting of single or double pulley blocks and used as for tightening rigging or moving heavy articles

Etymology: ? altered < Breton

Burton definition

Bur·ton (bʉrt′'n)

  1. Burton, Sir Richard Francis 1821-90; Eng. writer & explorer
  2. Burton, Robert (pseud. Democritus Junior) 1577-1640; Eng. writer & clergyman: author of The Anatomy of Melancholy

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