Where does “burton” come from?
burton (Middle English) comes from Middle English bourden, from Old French bourder, from French bourde — stumble, blunder, error.
burton (Middle English): Alternative form of bourden
Definitions
- Alternative form of bourden
Ancestry of “burton”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bourden | To jape; to make fun of or practice humour; To... |
| 2 | Old French | bourder | — |
| 3 | French | bourde | stumble, blunder, error |