bourg
bourg
noun \ˈbu̇r(g)\Definition of BOURG
Examples of BOURG
- <the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg>
Origin of BOURG
Middle English, from Anglo-French burc, borghe, from Latin burgus fortified place, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German burg fortified place — more at borough
First Known Use: 12th century
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