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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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“Aburton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aburton. Accessed 27 Jan. 2022.

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