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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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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Medical definitions for Barton
Barton
[ bär′tn ]
American administrator who did battlefield relief work during the Civil War and organized the American Red Cross (1881).
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