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burden


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noun

Definition of BURDEN

1
archaic : a bass or accompanying part
2
a : chorus, refrain b : a central topic : theme

Origin of BURDEN

Middle English burdoun, from Anglo-French burdun a drone bass, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 14th century

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