burton

See also: Burton

English

Etymology

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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.

Derived terms

• go for a burton
• Spanish burton

 

Related terms

• aburton

 

Anagrams

• Bruton, to burn

Middle English

Verb

burton

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