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burley

1

[ bur-lee ]

noun

(often initial capital letter)
plural burleys.
  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 burleys.
  1. a burlesque show.

Burley

3

[ bur-lee ]

noun

  1. a male given name.

burley

1

/ ˈɜːɪ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of berley
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

burley

2

/ ˈɜːɪ /

noun

  1. a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of burley1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; apparently from proper name
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of burley1

C19: probably from the name Burley
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Example Sentences

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Roberts’ death was announced to the New York Times on Friday by his daughter, Nicole Burley.

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He is survived by his daughter, the actor Nicole Burley.

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Sky News presenter Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from the network after 36 years.

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Closing the channel's breakfast programme on Wednesday, Burley said it had been "an honour and a privilege to work with some of the best and hardest working teams in the business".

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Burley reflected that Sky News had gone "from a standing start to one of the most recognised and valued brands in global news".

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