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burgh

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Main Entry: burgh

Pronunciation: \ˈbər-(ˌ)ō, ˈbə-(ˌ)rō\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English — more at borough

Date: 12th century

: borough; specifically : an incorporated town in Scotland having local jurisdiction of certain services

— burgh·al \ˈbər-gəl\ adjective

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