burgh

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

burgh

noun \ˈbər-(ˌ)ō, ˈbə-(ˌ)rō\

Definition of BURGH

: borough; specifically : an incorporated town in Scotland having local jurisdiction of certain services
burgh·al \ˈbər-gəl\ adjective

Origin of BURGH

Middle English — more at borough
First Known Use: 12th century

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