burton

See also: Burton

English

Noun

burton (plural burtons)

  1. (archaic) An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
  2. (archaic) Storage of cargo athwartships.

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Middle English

Verb

burton

  1. Alternative form of bourden (“to conflict”)
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