Burr

/ˈbʌr/
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Definitions of Burr
  1. noun
    United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)
    synonyms: Aaron Burr
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    pol, political leader, politician, politico
    a person active in party politics
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