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Definition of 'barton'

Word Frequency

barton in British

(ˈbɑːtən )

noun

archaic

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Word origin of 'barton'

Old English beretūn, from bere barley + tūn stockade; see town

Word Frequency

Barton in British

(ˈbɑːtən )

noun

1.

Sir Derek (Harold Richard). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis

2.

Sir Edmund. 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)

3.

Elizabeth, known as the Maid of Kent. ?1506–34, English nun, who claimed the gift of prophecy. Her criticism of Henry VIII's attempt to annul his first marriage led to her execution

4.

John (Bernard Adie). 1928–2018, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare

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Word Frequency

Barton in American

(ˈbɑrtən ; bärtˈ'n)

1.

Clara(born Clarissa Harlowe Barton) 1821-1912; U.S. philanthropist: founder of the American Red Cross (1881)

2.

Sir Derek H(arold) R(ichard)1918-98; Brit. organic chemist

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Used Rarely. barton is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Scrabble score for 'barton': 8

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