Barton
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Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
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Derek H(arold) R(ichard), 1918–98, English chemist: Nobel Prize 1969.
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Sir Edmund, 1849–1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901–03.
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a first name.
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Sir Derek ( Harold Richard ). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis
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Sir Edmund 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)
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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
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John ( Bernard Adie ). born 1928, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare
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Etymology
Origin of barton
Old English beretūn , from bere barley + tūn stockade; see town
Example Sentences
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Getting off on the wrong foot was a Mom catchphrase—that was what she’d said about Jonah and Billy Barton in second grade, when Jonah came home with a black eye.
From Literature
"Being able to identify factors that provide this type of buffering effect is important for marriage and romantic relationships, as they provide tangible things that couples can do to keep their relationship strong, even in the midst of heightened levels of stress," Barton said.
From Science Daily
Larsen and his colleagues, Illinois human development and family studies professors Allen W. Barton and Brian G. Ogolsky, wanted to see what happens when couples practice savoring together as a shared activity.
From Science Daily
The BBC asked people in Barton, North Lincolnshire, which has a number of pubs, how much they would pay for a pint and whether £7.50 was too much.
From BBC
“Samuel Barton” was next, but I was stuck back at “Ida Applewood,” and I stayed there for the entire list of names and “Good morning”s.
From Literature
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