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bure

Pronunciation: /byʁ/

“bure” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. frieze (cloth)
  2. habit (monk's robe)

In French

  1. Étoffe grossière faite de laine rousse.
  2. Vêtement fait de cette étoffe, notamment la robe de bure des moines.
  3. Puits qui relie deux niveaux dans une fr.
  4. Partie supérieure d’un fourneau de forge.
  5. Feu de bois, allumé à l’occasion de certaines fêtes.
  6. Bidon métallique de lait d’une capacité de 50 litres environ.

Etymology

From Latin burra, nominative feminine singular of burrus.

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