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Burnside

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Burn·side  (bûrnsd), Ambrose Everett 1824-1881.
American general and politician known more for his side-whiskers (or sideburns) than for his career in the Union Army, which included defeats at Fredericksburg (1862) and Petersburg (1864).
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Noun1.Burnside - United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)Burnside - United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
A. E. Burnside, Ambrose Everett Burnside
2.Burnside - facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)burnside - facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
side-whiskers, sideburn, mutton chop
facial hair - hair on the face (especially on the face of a man)
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Byline: Thomas Caywood Kent Burnside aims to get you out on the dance floor.
Burnside rooted in the blues by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Reports compiled on Burnside said his offence had been "planned and premeditated" although his choice of victim was "opportunistic".
SHOT.. AND NOW JAILED FOR RAPE; Child abuser sentenced to 7yrs by The Mirror (London, England)
WITH Ponteland United Barcalona winning 5-1 against Blyth Rangers in the Rovers Under- Nine Winter League, it was imperative Burnside United at least clinched a point against Forest Hall Blues.
Burn-ing desire! by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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