Barton

[bahr-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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Contemporary Examples of barton

That scene with Margaret and Barton is essential for them going to that next step where he tries to kill himself.
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Jason Lynch
July 14, 2014
Barton has never been one to keep her feelings about the president a secret.
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Caitlin Dickson
October 13, 2013
Before The O.C., Barton played the dead girl in The Sixth Sense.
Whatever Happened to ‘The O.C.’ Star Mischa Barton?
Ramin Setoodeh
March 26, 2013
On a recent morning, Barton reflected on that chapter of her life.
Whatever Happened to ‘The O.C.’ Star Mischa Barton?
Ramin Setoodeh
March 26, 2013
Like her O.C. character Marissa, Barton never made it to college.
Whatever Happened to ‘The O.C.’ Star Mischa Barton?
Ramin Setoodeh
March 26, 2013

Historical Examples of barton

Long Barton shall know you in your true character, Sir, I promise you.
The Incomplete Amorist
E. Nesbit
The empty cage that had opened its door to love at Long Barton had now other occupants.
The Incomplete Amorist
E. Nesbit
If the boy wished to test the issue, Barton was ready for him.
The Wall Street Girl
Frederick Orin Bartlett
“It is at least twelve hundred more than you have now,” suggested Barton.
The Wall Street Girl
Frederick Orin Bartlett
“As to that I am not prepared to give an opinion,” replied Barton.
The Wall Street Girl
Frederick Orin Bartlett

British Dictionary definitions for barton

barton

noun

archaic a farmyard

Word Origin for barton

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

Barton

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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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).