burton: Meaning and Definition of

bur•ton

1. any of various small tackles for use on shipboard.
2. See

bur•ton

1. to be lost, missing, or destroyed.
2. to die.

Bur•ton

1. 1888–1964, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1945–58.
2. (Richard Jenkins), 1925–84, English actor, born in Wales.
3. 1821–90, English explorer, Orientalist, and writer.
4. (“Democritus Junior”), 1577–1640, English clergyman and author.
5. a town in central Michigan. 29,976.
6. a male given name.