Old English beretūn, from bere barley + tūn stockade; see town
farmyard in British English
(ˈfɑːmˌjɑːd)
noun
a.
an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings
b.
(as modifier)
farmyard animals
Barton in British English
(ˈbɑːtən)
noun
1.
Sir Derek (Harold Richard). 1918–98, British organic chemist: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1969) for his work on conformational analysis
2.
Sir Edmund. 1849–1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901–03)
3.
Elizabeth, known as the Maid of Kent. ?1506–34, English nun, who claimed the gift of prophecy. Her criticism of Henry VIII's attempt to annul his first marriage led to her execution
4.
John (Bernard Adie). 1928–2018, British theatre director, noted esp for his productions of Shakespeare
Barton in American English
(ˈbɑrtən)
1.
Clara(born Clarissa Harlowe Barton) 1821-1912; U.S. philanthropist: founder of the American Red Cross (1881)
2.
Sir Derek H(arold) R(ichard)1918-98; Brit. organic chemist