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"An old-fashioned version of "burden."" more

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Carrying a heavy backpack to school can sometimes be a significant burthen for young students.
The elderly professor felt the burthen of passing knowledge to the next generation.

Burthen

bur-thuhn
nounAn old-fashioned version of "burden."

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Last Updated On: February 9, 2024
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