burthen

Meanings

• A heavy load or burden, physical or metaphorical.

  - "He lifted the heavy burthen off his shoulders."
  - "The weight of her expectations was a heavy burthen for him to bear."
  - "The company's financial difficulties were a heavy burthen on its employees."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with burthen
hurt , dirt , earth , girt , twirt

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Homophones

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1. hearn, heard, herd
   

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Variants

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burden , burthen

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Forms

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burthens, burthened, burthening

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Etymology

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Old English 'burdan', from 'burd', a load.

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Related Concepts

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1. burden of proof: In law, the burden of proof refers to the obligation of a party to present evidence in support of their allegations or claims. The burden of proof is a fundamental aspect of the legal process, and it is essential that the burden of proof is meticulously and carefully managed to ensure that justice is served.

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Culture

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The word 'burthen' has been used in literature and art to describe a heavy load or burden, physical or metaphorical. In William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth famously says 'Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal injury, / Come, beside! / 'Tis a fare, fare thee well; / You do right.

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