bourg

noun

ˈbu̇r(g) 

: town, village: such as

a

: one neighboring a castle

b

: a market town

Synonyms

• hamlet
• townlet
• vill
• village
• whistle-stop

Example Sentences

the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined above