Obs. Also 4 burdown. [a. L. burdōn-em.] A mule between a horse and she-ass; a hinny. Also attrib.
1382. Wyclif, 2 Kings v. 17. Graunte to me … that I take two burdowns [1388 burdones] charge fro the lond.
1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts, 433. The Burdon is begotten betwixt a Horse, and a shee-ass.
