Burh

//bɜː// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fortified dwelling place belonging to a king or noble; a prehistoric fort.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Old English burh. Doublet of borough, burg, burgh, and bury.

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