burette
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of burette
1475–85; < French: cruet, burette ( Old French biurete ), equivalent to buire ewer, flagon (perhaps < Frankish *būrja receptacle, akin to Germanic *būr- hut; see bower 1) + -ette -ette
Example Sentences
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I verily believe Mother Burette has dealings with the old one, and practises magic in this private apartment; leastways, that is what M. C�sar Bradamanti, our third-floor lodger, said to me.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
That I do not know; at least, as to what takes place in the little room I was telling you of, where La Chouette alone is admitted with M. Bras Rouge and Mother Burette.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
Madame Burette knew the notary's housekeeper, and gave me a letter to her, in which she recommended Louise as a very good girl.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
"In the first place, as concerns this house; just imagine that yesterday they came and arrested Mother Burette."
From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène
Mademoiselle Burette was no readier than myself, and glanced with a frightened air from me to her mistress, and back again from her mistress to me.
From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
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