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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Obsolete form of burgh. alt-of, obsolete
2. 2
   Obsolete form of borough. alt-of, obsolete

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from French.
2. 2
   A topographical surname from Anglo-Norman for someone who lived in a fortified place.

Synonyms

All synonyms

boroughburgcityexurbmetropolismunicipality

Etymology

From the Anglo-Norman word burgh.