brinton

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Noun brinton has 1 sense

Brinton, Daniel Garrison Brinton - United States anthropologist who was the first to attempt a systematic classification of Native American languages (1837-1899)
--₁ is a kind of anthropologist

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Brinton

Noun

1. A surname of English origin.

Example sentence: The historical records mention a notable figure named John Brinton.

Noun

2. A device used for cleaning and polishing floors.

Example sentence: I need to buy a new brinton to keep my hardwood floors shiny.

Verb (transitive)

3. To scrub or polish floors using a brinton.

Example sentence: She brintoned the marble floors to perfection for the upcoming event.

Adjective

4. Describing something related to the Brinton region in Wyoming, USA.

Example sentence: They went on a camping trip to explore the breathtaking Brinton landscape.