Barton

[ bahr-tn ]

/ ˈbɑr tn /

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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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Words nearby Barton

Bartók, Bartokian, Bartoli, Bartolommeo, Bartolozzi, Barton, Barton, Clara, Bartow, Bartram, Bartramian sandpiper, bartsia

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How to use Barton in a sentence

To test how much people were really paying attention to the race, Barton got up from his table at an Ellis County barbecue spot and began asking fellow diners if they were aware of the election.
The Trailer: A Texas free-for-all, as twenty-three candidates battle for a swing House seat|David Weigel|April 22, 2021|Washington Post
As Barton wrote in a 1976 letter to a friend, “There is literally nothing but air between Weiss Knob and the North Pole,” a claim that actually appears to be true.
Skiing West Virginia’s ‘Canadian Valley’ in a banner season|John Briley|February 18, 2021|Washington Post
In the video, which has since been deleted, Barton said, “I am disturbed that this is intentionally being mischaracterized to undermine the election process.”
Guess which states saw the most election disinformation in 2020|Tate Ryan-Mosley|December 16, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The error was fixed immediately and was a “far cry” from what McDaniel had described, Barton said.
‘We will not allow anyone to stop us’: Day and night, under historic scrutiny, the nation’s vote counters carried on|Amy Gardner, Reis Thebault, Hannah Knowles, Michelle Lee|November 9, 2020|Washington Post

That scene with Margaret and Barton is essential for them going to that next step where he tries to kill himself.
Allison Janney’s Incredible ‘Double O’ and That ‘Masters of Sex’ Love Scene|Jason Lynch|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Joe Barton of Texas, one of the less bright bulbs in Congress, denounced the standard as yet another intrusion.
The Chicken Littles Are Wrong: Environmental Regulations Always Spur Innovation|Daniel Gross|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His list of rumored romantic partners boasts beautiful ex-bad girls like Mischa Barton, Lindsay Lohan, and Ashlee Simpson.
Why Women Want Hollywood Lothario Wilmer Valderrama|Amy Zimmerman|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even the man who sculpted the original Barbie, Bill Barton, told newspapers that he had second thoughts about her curvaceous form.
Happy Bday Barbie! You're Over|Brandy Zadrozny|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Profound apologies to Molly Barton, the brilliant editor, and to Viking/The Penguin Group.
The Most Underrated Novels I’ve Edited|Daniel Menaker|November 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Barton Booth died; a celebrated tragedian in the reign of queen Anne, author of some songs and minor pieces.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
His bosom friend, John Barton, made his exit from the world's stage April 16, 1875.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Fanny Barton was a great sleepy-looking girl, huddling over the fire.
Ruth|Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Amiable and liberal as was Bernard Barton, he could and did strike hard when occasion required.
East Anglia|J. Ewing Ritchie
Bernard Barton feared in 1847—the date of his epistle—the breed of such men was dying out.
East Anglia|J. Ewing Ritchie

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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