Read full poem →Armstrong, Astor, Brainbridge, Barry, Benton,
Biddle, Boone, Boyd, Brown, Burr, Calhoun, Carey,
Cass, Choate, Clay, Clinton, Cobb, Crittenden,
Dictionary Entry
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
Origin
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Common Phrases
. burrridge burrhole burrburr aaronburr colonel
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Poetry examples for “burr”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →Rey. E. P. Roe (1838-1888, )author of Opening of a
Chestnut Burr, The Earth Trembled, Barriers Burned
Away, etc.
Read full poem →When you hear a frequent burr-rr-ing
sound the called telephone is ringing. If
Read full poem →Or sing a sang at least.
The rough burr-thistle, spreading wide
Amang the bearded bear,