Barton

[ bahr-tn ]

/ ˈbɑr tn /

noun

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

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

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

a male given name.

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On a recent morning, Barton reflected on that chapter of her life.
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Like her O.C. character Marissa, Barton never made it to college.
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Judge Barton must look for his support to someone who has passed through both experiences.
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Such were the elements Mr. Barton was preparing to appear before an indulgent public in two days' time.
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The announcement had scarcely been made, when the strangers approached the door, and were invited cordially by Barton to enter.
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The boys burst into a cheer, and Barton, crouching in cowardly panic in the engine room, knew by this sound that all was well.
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Finding that the excitement was over, the detectives returned to bed, leaving Barton and Taylor still carefully guarded.
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British Dictionary definitions for barton (1 of 2)

barton

/ (ˈbɑːtən) /

noun

archaic a farmyard

Word Origin for barton

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

British Dictionary definitions for barton (2 of 2)

Barton

/ (ˈbɑːtən) /

noun

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

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

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

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

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Medicine definitions for barton

Barton

[ bär′tn ]

Clara Full name Clarissa Harlowe Barton. 1821-1912

American administrator who did battlefield relief work during the Civil War and organized the American Red Cross (1881).