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Burton

bur·ton

UK/ˈbɜː.tən/ US/ˈbɝ.tən/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)

Synonyms
3.

Origin

Usually from Old English burhtun (fortified farmstead, farmstead near or belonging to a stronghold or manor), from burh + tun.

Phrases

  • Bishop Burton
  • Burton Agnes
  • Burton and Dalby
  • Burton and Winkton
  • Burton Bradstock
  • Burton Coggles
  • Burton Constable
  • Burton Dassett
  • go for a burton
  • Spanish burton

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