Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Burton \Bur"ton\, n. [Cf. OE. & Prov. E. bort to press or indent
   anything.] (Naut.)
   A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys,
   the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of
   the running part.

Source : WordNet®

Burton
     n 1: English explorer who with John Speke was the first European
          to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) [syn: {Richard
          Burton}, {Sir Richard Burton}, {Sir Richard Francis
          Burton}]
     2: Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor
        (1925-1984) [syn: {Richard Burton}]
     3: a strong dark English ale