burnsides

[ burn-sahydz ]

plural noun

1. full whiskers and a mustache worn with the chin clean-shaven.

burnsides

/ ˈbɜːnˌsaɪdz /

plural noun

1. thick side whiskers worn with a moustache and clean-shaven chin

Word History and Origins

Origin of burnsides¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; named after General A.E. Burnside

Word History and Origins

Origin of burnsides¹

C19: named after General A. E. Burnside (1824–81), Union general in the US Civil War

Example Sentences

Burnsides expedition, which made possible Shermans march, depended upon Monroe as a base.

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Burnsides had three hundred and seventy pieces of field artillery and forty siege guns mounted on Stafford's Heights.

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General Reno with a part of Burnsides corps was on the ground by August 14th.

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Burnsides delay at the bridge could not have been more fortunate for Lee if he had fixed its duration himself.

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Burnsides plan had been to renew the battle, but the overwhelming opinion of the other officers prevailed.

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