burley

¹

[ bur-lee ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

, plural bur·leys.

1. an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown especially in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes.

burley

²

[ bur-lee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural bur·leys.

1. a burlesque show.

Burley

³

[ bur-lee ]

noun

1. a male given name.

burley

¹

/ ˈbɜːlɪ /

noun

1. a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky

burley

²

/ ˈbɜːlɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of berley

Word History and Origins

Origin of burley¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; apparently from proper name

Origin of burley²

burlecue, burleycue

Word History and Origins

Origin of burley¹

C19: probably from the name Burley

Example Sentences

Orphan denied attacking Amy Burley, who also worked for Gwent Police, at their home in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, in the early hours of 8 April 2020, claiming he accidentally caught her with his leg after an argument.

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In an impact statement read to the court, Ms Burley said she had been left with frequent pain and mobility issues.

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Ipswich Town legend and former Scotland manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment, the Premier League club has announced.

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Burley, 68, played for Ipswich from 1973 to 1985 and completed 500 appearances for the club.

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Burley, who played as a defender, also competed for the likes of Motherwell, Ayr United and Falkirk.

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