Burthen Definition

Burthen Sentence Examples

• But there, all novels are a heavy burthen while they are doing, and a sensible disappointment when they are done.

• The Admiral was of 600. tuns, and the Vise Admirall of the same burthen.

• The Torridge becomes navigable for boats at Wear Gifford, and for ships of large burthen at Bideford.

• The pier, having been constructed in 1750, vessels of 150 tons burthen may ride here in safety.

• Dacca is watered by a network of rivers and streams, ten of which are navigable throughout the year by native cargo boats of four tons burthen.