Burthen

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An archaic or dialect form of burden, denoting a load carried or a weight that oppresses.

“He carried the burthen of responsibility for the welfare of his entire crew.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bur·then

Related Words

Synonyms

burden weight

Antonyms

unburden

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Wordle

Archaic spelling with H in the middle, contains U and E as vowels, unusual pattern

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Scrabble

H adds a point boost, rare but valid, uses common tiles apart from the H placement

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