n. [ See Bower a chamber. ] A chamber or a cottage. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From the castle and seigniory of Bourbon in central France. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The principles of those adhering to the house of Bourbon; obstinate conservatism. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who adheres to the house of Bourbon; a legitimist. [ 1913 Webster ]
. See under Whisky. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To jest. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. bourde fib, lie, OF. borde, bourde, jest, joke. ] A jest. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A jester. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F., fr. L. burdo mule, esp. one used for carrying litters. Cf. Sp. muleta a young she mule; also, crutch, prop. ] A pilgrim's staff. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. See Burden a refrain. ] (Mus.)