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

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The sailors struggled with the heavy burthens of cargo during the storm.
Despite the ship's burthen, it sailed gracefully through the stormy seas.

Burthen

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

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Last Updated On: February 9, 2024
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