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Definition of 'barton'

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barton in British

(ˈbɑːtən )
noun
archaic
a farmyard
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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
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Trends of 'barton'

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

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Nearby words of 'barton'

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Definition of barton from the Collins English Dictionary

The subjunctive

The subjunctive was formerly used in English for situations that were improbable or that expressed a wish. It is only rarely used in modern British English. It is, however, found in certain set phras...
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