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aburton

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abur·​ton | \ əˈbərtᵊn\

Definition of aburton

: with the length athwartship stowed the barrels and casks aburton

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First Known Use of aburton

circa 1805, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aburton

probably from a- entry 1 + burton

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The first known use of aburton was circa 1805

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