† burdon Obs.
Also 4 burdown.
[a. L. burdōn-em.]
A mule between a horse and she-ass; a hinny. Also attrib.
| 1382 Wyclif 2 Kings v. 17 Graunte to me..that I take two burdowns [1388 burdones] charge fro the lond. 1607 Topsell Four-f. Beasts 433 The Burdon is begotten betwixt a Horse, and a shee-ass. |