burthen Meaning & Definition
What Does Burthen Mean?
As a noun, burthen means Archaic form of burden. The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds. Rarely used musical tempo, meaning slow and ponderous (e.g., moving under a burden); similar to largo. A section of music with the tempo mark burthen. It is also used to mean The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds. As a verb, it means Archaic form of burden. As a verb, it means To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.
Word Facts for Burthen
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɝðn̩/ |
| Synonyms | weight, weight down and burden |
| Antonyms | disburden and unburden |
| Plural | burthens |
| Verb forms | burthens, burthening, burthened |
Burthen Definition (Noun)
- Archaic form of burden. The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds. Rarely used musical tempo, meaning slow and ponderous (e.g., moving under a burden); similar to largo. A section of music with the tempo mark burthen.
- The tonnage of a ship based on the number of tuns of wine that it could carry in its holds.
- Rarely used musical tempo, meaning slow and ponderous (e.g., moving under a burden); similar to largo.
- A section of music with the tempo mark burthen.
Burthen as a Verb
- Archaic form of burden.
Noun
- A heavy load.
- A responsibility, onus.
- A cause of worry; that which is grievous, wearisome, or oppressive.
- The capacity of a vessel, or the weight of cargo that she will carry.
a ship of a hundred tons burden
- The tops or heads of stream-work which lie over the stream of tin.
- The proportion of ore and flux to fuel, in the charge of a blast furnace.
- A fixed quantity of certain commodities.
A burden of gad steel is 120 pounds.
- A birth.
- The total amount of toxins, parasites, cancer cells, plaque or similar present in an organism.
Verb
- To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.
to burden a nation with taxes
- To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).
Synonyms of Burthen
Burthen synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Burthen
Burthen in a Sentence
a ship of a hundred tons burden
A burden of gad steel is 120 pounds.
to burden a nation with taxes
Word Forms & Grammar
burthen (plural burthens)
burthen (third-person singular simple present burthens, present participle burthening, simple past and past participle burthened)
Origin of Burthen
Old form of burden. Compare similar development in murder.
Quick Answers About Burthen
Is burthen a noun or a verb?
Burthen is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for burthen?
You can replace burthen with words such as weight, weight down and burden. See the full list of burthen synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of burthen?
The plural of burthen is burthens.
What is the past tense of burthen?
The past tense of burthen is burthened. The present participle is burthening.