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Meaning of burker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

One who burkes; one who murders in order to sell the body to an anatomist, surgeon, etc.

UK, historical, slang

Examples

“Science was in league with the "burkers" and "body-snatchers," […]”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Burkert Burkes Bridge Burkes Flat Burkesville Burket Burkett