Burnside (n.)

  1. United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

    [ Syn: burnside , a. e. burnside , ambrose everett burnside ]

  2. facial hair that has grown down the side of a mans face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)

    [ Syn: sideburn , mutton chop , side-whiskers ]

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