1
: an ancient or medieval fortress or walled town
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[German Burg] : city, town

Examples of burg in a Sentence

moved from a small town into a much bigger burg
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Word History

Etymology

Old English — more at borough

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of burg was in 1753

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Cite this Entry

“Burg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burg. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

burg

noun
1
: a fortress or walled town in the Middle Ages
2
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