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Proper Noun

1. 1
   A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A town and local government area (Bourke Shire) in north-west New South Wales, Australia, named after Sir Richard Bourke. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

asphyxiatebypasschokecircumventdrownedmund burke

Etymology

From an Anglo-Norman pronunciation of burgh.

Related phrases

North Bourkeback o' Bourke

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