First Known Use: 12th century
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burgh
noun \ˈbər-(ˌ)ō, ˈbə-(ˌ)rō\
Definition of BURGH
: borough; specifically : an incorporated town in Scotland having local jurisdiction of certain services
— burgh·al \ˈbər-gəl\ adjective
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Origin of BURGH
Middle English — more at borough
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