Barton

UK: /ˈbɑːt^ən/ US: (bär′tn)

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Bar•ton  (bär′tn), n. 

1. Biographical Clara, 1821–1912, U.S. philanthropist who organized the American Red Cross in 1881.
2. Biographical Derek H(arold) R(ichard), 1918–98, English chemist: Nobel prize 1969.
3. Biographical Sir Edmund, 1849–1920, Australian jurist and statesman: prime minister 1901–03.
4. a male given name.

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Barton / ˈbɑːt^ən/ noun

1. Sir Derek (Harold Richard). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis
2. Sir Edmund. 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)
3. Elizabeth, known as the Maid of Kent. ?1506–34, English nun, who claimed the gift of prophecy. Her criticism of Henry VIII's attempt to annul his first marriage led to her execution
4. John (Bernard Adie). 1928–2018, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare