burke - Meaning in Tamil

Practice

Burke - Meaning in Tamil

Sorry, exact match is not available in the bilingual dictionary.

13

We are constantly improving our dictionaries. Still, it is possible that some words are not available. You can ask other members in forums, or send us email. We will try and help.

Definitions and Meaning of burke in English

Burke noun

1. United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)

   Synonyms

   Burk, Burk, Burke, Burke, Calamity Jane, Martha Jane Burk, Martha Jane Burke

2. British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

   Synonyms

   Burke, Burke, Edmund Burke

burke verb

1. get rid of, silence, or suppress

   Example

   • "burke an issue"
2. murder without leaving a trace on the body

Description

Burke is a Norman-Irish surname, deriving from the ancient Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman noble dynasty, the House of Burgh. In Ireland, the descendants of William de Burgh had the surname de Burgh, which was gaelicised in Irish as de Búrca and over the centuries became Búrc, then Burke, and Bourke.

Also see "Burke" on Wikipedia

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More

Improving writing skills

Writing is as important as reading and speaking. Writing helps create clear and easy to read messages. Read more »

Ten most beautiful words in English

English might be confusing and for some people even difficult. But it is also a language with many beautiful words. Here are some of the words in… Read more »

Punctuation rules

Read these basic rules that would help improve you writing style and make it a little more formal. Read more »

Read more articles »