Barton

American  

[bahr-tn] / ˈbɑr 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.

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Barton ¹ British  

/ 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

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barton ² British  

/ ˈbɑːtən /

noun

1. archaic a farmyard

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Etymology

Origin of barton

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

Example Sentences

"The energy expended in masking or making up for the challenges women face will often further deplete reserves and reduce thresholds for overwhelm," says Fionnuala Barton, a GP and certified menopause specialist with the British Menopause Society.

From BBC

Barton said they would be reused throughout the year for events such as Armistice Day, Christmas and Easter.

From BBC

That image stuck with former Newcastle defender Warren Barton.

From BBC

It is why Barton always expected Batty to "sail into the sunset" in retirement.

From BBC

Door-knocking is not stalking, as reporter Gina Barton explains in this 2023 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel column.

From Salon