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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Burthen' in a Sentence

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

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The ant worked hard, bearing the burthen of a large grain on its back.
The ants worked together to burthen their tiny colony with food supplies.
The bee can burthen itself with nectar from flowers.

Burthen

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

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Last Updated On: February 9, 2024
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