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burghs

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Main Entry:
burgh Listen to the pronunciation of 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 Listen to the pronunciation of burghal \ˈbər-gəl\ adjective
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