Barton
tn noun
1.
Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
2.
Derek H(arold) R(ichard) 1918–98, English chemist: Nobel prize 1969.
3.
Sir Edmund, 1849–1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901–03.
4.
a male given name.
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barton (ˈbɑːtən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| archaic a farmyard | |
| [Old English beretūn, from bere barley + tūn stockade; see | |
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| Barton (ˈbɑːtən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Sir Derek (Harold Richard). 1918--98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis |
| 2. | Sir Edmund 1849--1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901--03) |
| 3. | 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 |
| 4. | John (Bernard Adie). born 1928, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare |
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Barton Bar·ton (bär'tn), Clara. Full name Clarissa Harlowe Barton.. 1821-1912.
American administrator who did battlefield relief work during the Civil War and organized the American Red Cross (1881).
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