Burney

[bur-nee]

noun

Charles,1726–1814, English organist, composer, and music historian.

his daughterFrances or FannyMadame D'Arblay, 1752–1840, English novelist and diarist.

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Historical Examples of burney

"I thought she looked oppressed within," was Miss Burney's remark.
Beaux and Belles of England
Mary Robinson
Miss Burney describes her as too desirous of a reputation for charity and devotion.
Beaux and Belles of England
Mary Robinson
The mistress said: "I hope it'll be a pleasant evening, Burney!"
The Fugitive (Third Series Plays)
John Galsworthy
I wished to know, for instance, what Dr. Burney had to say about singing.
Medical Essays
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Shawn swam around to the other side as Burney raised the fish.
Shawn of Skarrow
James Tandy Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for burney

Burney

noun

Charles . 1726–1814, English composer and music historian, whose books include A General History of Music (1776–89)

his daughter, Frances . known as Fanny; married name Madame D'Arblay . 1752–1840, English novelist and diarist: author of Evelina (1778). Her Diaries and Letters (1768–1840) are of historical interest

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