BUR - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
remove the burrs from
Categories: Remove, Take, Take away, Withdraw
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
small bit used in dentistry or surgery
Categories: Bit
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "bur" comes from Danish burre, which comes from Middle English burre.
🔗 Related Words
burr – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.