| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Usage: usually capitalized E
Etymology: earlier burghenglish, part translation of Anglo-French burgh engloys, from burgh borough (from Middle English) + engloys English
: a former custom in some cities and boroughs in Great Britain by which estates descended to the youngest son or sometimes to the youngest daughter or collateral heir