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

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

barton

²

/ ˈbɑːtən /

noun

1. archaic,  a farmyard

Word History and Origins

Origin of Barton¹

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

Example Sentences

"Thereafter, they will be used to support other forthcoming events like Armistice Day, Christmas and Easter events," Barton said.

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"Barton Hill - that's where my journey began. I went to the youth club there and then worked there," he said.

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In the 1980s, The Dug Out youth club in Barton Hill was a place that embraced this new idea of 'graffiti' as a form of expression.

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Barton Hill became "like a laboratory" for the young artists there, including Banksy.

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This time around, professional contractors would shoot the island’s estimated 2,165 deer on the ground with rifles, said Pepe Barton, communications director for the conservancy.

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