burnsides
pronunciation
How to pronounce burnsides in British English:
UK ['bɜ:nˌsaɪdz]
How to pronounce burnsides in American English:
US ['bɜnˌsaɪdz]
Word Origin
- burnsides (n.)
- style of facial hair consisting of side whiskers and a mustache (but clean-shaven chin), 1875 (singular; plural form from 1878; many early uses are in college and university magazines), a reference to U.S. Army Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside (1824-1881) of Civil War fame, who wore them and inspired the style. Compare sideburns.