Burnside
The origin and history of Burnside.
Etymology
Named after Union General Ambrose Burnside, famous for this facial-hair style; his surname was later reshuffled into the more common word "sideburns."
The origin and history of Burnside.
Named after Union General Ambrose Burnside, famous for this facial-hair style; his surname was later reshuffled into the more common word "sideburns."
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