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BURK
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• BURK (noun)
The noun BURK has 1 sense:
1. United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)
Familiarity information: BURK used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Burk; Burke; Calamity Jane; Martha Jane Burk; Martha Jane Burke
Instance hypernyms:
frontierswoman (a woman who lives on the frontier)
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"A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal." (Native American quotes, Chief Joseph, Nez Perce)
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"Forbidden fruit tastes best." (Czech proverb)