burette

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"Mother Burette would give at least five hundred francs for the lot," said the widow, after closely examining each article.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 4 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

"Burette will give at least five hundred francs for the whole," said the widow, after a close examination.

From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène

He rarely comes near the place, except when he has any private matters to arrange with Mother Burette.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

M. Burette has treated this subject in several dissertations, printed in the Memoirs of the Academy of Belles Lettres; wherein purity, perspicuity, and elegance of style are united with profound erudition.

From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Rollin, Charles

That I do not know; at least, as to what takes place in the little room I was telling you of, where La Chouette alone is admitted with M. Bras Rouge and Mother Burette.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Sue, Eugène