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Barton

[bahr-tn]

noun

  1. Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.

  2. Derek H(arold) R(ichard), 1918–98, English chemist: Nobel Prize 1969.

  3. Sir Edmund, 1849–1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901–03.

  4. a first name.



Barton

1

/ ˈɑːə /

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 ). born 1928, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

barton

2

/ ˈɑːə /

noun

  1. archaica farmyard

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Barton1

Old English ū , from bere barley + ū stockade; see town
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Veteran forward Kayleigh Barton, 37, was picked despite ending her playing career at Charlton Athletic earlier in June to take on a head coach role at Saltdean United.

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The 607 for Barton Peveril Sixth Form College left the carriageway and plunged into the water off Bishopstoke Road in Eastleigh, Hampshire, shortly before 10:00 BST.

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In attack, 37-year-old Kayleigh Barton is selected despite ending her playing career at Charlton Athletic earlier in June to take on a head coach role at Saltdean United Women.

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The daughter of a billionaire businessman and model, "Nicola doesn't need to rely on the Beckhams for money or fame", says Wayne Barton, who wrote a biography about Beckham in 2020.

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Crudo’s last win was his last outing with a 7 1/4-length win in the Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico.

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