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Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
15-Aug-10 - 01:44 PM
Thread Name: Lyr ADD: Down Trinidad (chantey)
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Down Trinidad
Burton- (also barton) "A small tackle consisting of two or three blocks or pulleys used to set up or tighten rigging, or to shift heavy bodies. There are several varieties."
1704 in Harris, Lex. Technician
1769 in Falconer, Dict. Marine
1842 in Penny Cyclopaedia, The Spanish barton consists of two moveable wheels and one fixed wheel.
Other quotes.
Oxford English Dictionary.