Burney

[ bur-nee ]

/ ˈbɜr ni /

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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Examples from the Web for burney

Burney's portrait was painted by Reynolds, and his bust was cut by Nollekens in 1805.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4|Various
The date of his death is not recorded, but Dr. Burney tells us that he is supposed to have lived till nearly a hundred.
History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time|Henry Sutherland Edwards
Burney took the dip-net and paddled the boat toward the jug, and catching the line, raised the fish to the top of the water.
Shawn of Skarrow|James Tandy Ellis
At the end of that period, as old Mr. Burney had grown better, Margaret's school duties came to a close.
The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869|Various

My best compliments and congratulations to Dr Burney on the great honour acquired to his family.
Cecilia, Volume 1 (of 3)|Frances Burney

British Dictionary definitions for burney

Burney

/ (ˈbɜːnɪ) /

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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