Barton

[ bahr-tn ]

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noun

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

Barton

/ ˈ��ɑː��ə�� /

noun

BartonSir Derek (Harold Richard)19181998MBritishSCIENCE: chemist Sir Derek ( Harold Richard ). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis
BartonSir Edmund18491920MAustralianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Sir Edmund 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)
BartonElizabeth?15061534FEnglishRELIGION: nunRELIGION: prophet 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
BartonJohn (Bernard Adie)1928MBritishTHEATRE: theatre director John ( Bernard Adie ). born 1928, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare

barton

/ ˈ��ɑː��ə�� /

noun

archaic.
a farmyard

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Barton¹

Old English ��ū�� , from bere barley + ��ū�� stockade; see town

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Former England striker Eni Aluko says her broadcasting career has been damaged because of her ongoing civil legal case against former Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

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In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour Aluko, 38, welcomed winning the first stage of a High Court libel claim against Barton arising from posts on social media.

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Barton is yet to respond to the ruling on the meaning of his posts and could appeal against it.

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Aluko said she faced threats of violence and abuse on social media after Barton posted twice on social media site X in January 2024, posts a judge has ruled were defamatory.

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Barton had claimed Aluko's father was financially corrupt and that her private education made her a "hypocrite", and accused her of "using the race card", the court heard.

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Bartolozzi Bartow

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