Definition of bourgnext
as in village
a small residential settlement the invaders captured the castle and sacked the bourg

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Noun
  • The crash involved the motorcycle and a Nissan Rogue sports-utility vehicle, the village said.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • Netto, an East Hampton native, emphasized a 'homecoming feeling,' ensuring the design reflects the village's unique charm.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • With far less hair, Ella’s green eyes seemed greener, like those of the feral black cats that roamed their hamlet, meowing for table scraps, which were often given without hesitation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • Prosecutors say Heuermann strangled Costilla to death in November 1993 and left her body in North Sea, a hamlet on Long Island, where it was quickly discovered by hunters.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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“Bourg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bourg. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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