burgher
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bur·gher

noun \ˈbər-gər\

Definition of BURGHER

1
: an inhabitant of a borough or a town
2
: a member of the middle class : a prosperous solid citizen

Examples of BURGHER

  1. <many of the college students are regarded by the local burghers as obnoxious louts>

First Known Use of BURGHER

13th century

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