Definition of burgess
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a
: a citizen of a British borough
b
: a representative of a borough, corporate town, or university in the British Parliament
2
: a representative in the popular branch of the legislature of colonial Maryland or Virginia
Burgess
biographical name (1)Definition of Burgess (Entry 2 of 4)
Anthony 1917–1993 originally John Anthony Burgess Wilson British writer
Burgess
biographical name (2)Definition of Burgess (Entry 3 of 4)
(Frank) Gelett 1866–1951 American humorist and illustrator
Burgess
biographical name (3)Definition of Burgess (Entry 4 of 4)
Thornton Waldo 1874–1965 American writer
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The first known use of burgess was in the 13th century
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