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Synonyms for Burnside (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)):
A. E. Burnside, Ambrose Everett Burnside

WordNet sense 2 (beard grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)):
sideburn, side-whiskers, mutton chop


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