burton 1
/berr"tn/ , n. Naut.
1. any of various small tackles for use on shipboard.
2. See Spanish burton .
[ 1695-1705; prob. by metathesis from Breton ( takles ), Brytton ( takles ) (late 15th cent.); see BRETON, BRITON ]
burton 2
/berr"tn/ , n. go for a burton , Brit. Slang.
1. to be lost, missing, or destroyed.
2. to die.
[ 1940-45; orig. disputed ]