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burg

noun \ˈbərg\

Definition of BURG

1
:  an ancient or medieval fortress or walled town
2
[German Burg] :  city, town
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Origin of BURG

Old English — more at borough
First Known Use: 1753

Related to BURG

Synonyms
asphalt jungle, city, cosmopolis, megacity, megalopolis, metropolis, municipality, town

Rhymes with BURG

berg, erg

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. burg
  2. ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott
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