1 [usuallysing.] a strong pronunciation of the 'r' sound, typical of some ACCENTS in English; an ACCENT with this type of pronunciation:
She speaks with a soft West Country burr.
2 [usuallysing.] the soft regular noise made by parts of a machine moving quickly
3 (also bur) the seed container of some plants which is covered in very small hooks that stick to clothes or fur
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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